By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer
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The Royals have agreed to one-year contracts with pitchers Jonathan Sanchez, Luke Hochevar and Felipe Paulino along with reserve outfielder Mitch Maier, avoiding arbitration. Sanchez will get $5.6 million along with up to $200,000 in performance bonuses. He was obtained during the offseason in a trade that sent outfielder Melky Cabrera to San Francisco.
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Kansas City Royals owner David Glass believes small-market franchises must do whatever it takes to lock up young talent long term, even if it’s a sometimes risky proposition. That means the pressure is on Royals general manager Dayton Moore. The Royals are expected to field the youngest team in baseball this season, though that hasn’t diminished expectations.
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The Kansas City Royals agreed to one-year contracts with catcher Brayan Pena and second baseman Chris Getz on Monday, avoiding arbitration with both players. Pena will get $835,000 this season after hitting .248 with three homers and 24 RBIs in 72 games last year. He’s expected to back up Salvador Perez, who batted .331 with three homers and 21 RBIs in 39 games after getting called up from the…
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By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer
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Catcher Brayan Pena and the Kansas City Royals avoided arbitration Monday by agreeing to terms on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. Pena hit .248 with three homers and 24 RBIs in 72 games last season. He’s expected to back up Salvador Perez, who hit .331 with three homers and 27 RBIs after getting called up late last season.
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Third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms on a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training. The team announced the deal Saturday. Terms were not disclosed. Kouzmanoff hit .235 with seven homers and 33 RBIs in 73 games for Oakland and Colorado last season.
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Welcome back to Ohio, Lebron! No, not THE LeBron as in LeBron James. Instead, the Cleveland Indians announced the signing of three players to minor league deals Friday, including right-hander Willy Lebron, who used to pitch in the Kansas City Royals … Continue reading →
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The Kansas City Royals will host South Korea’s Kia Tigers at its spring training complex in Surprise, Ariz., from Jan. 16-Feb. 19. The Tigers will use the minor league facility and back fields at the complex, the Royals said Thursday.
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It’s the shortest and simplest post we do all year. And with a major winter storm bearing down on the Midwest on its way to points east, I’m assuming most of you will also agree that it’s among the sweetest. … Continue reading →
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