Righthanded reliever Juan Cruz was signed by the Royals on
Cruz signed a two-year contract with an option for 2011.
The deal was believed to be worth $2.25 million for this year, $3.25 million for 2010 and a club option for $4 million for 2011 with a $500,000
Cruz, 30, ...
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