The Royals placed struggling reliever Juan Cruz on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right shoulder prior to Thursday's series finale against Seattle at Kauffman Stadium.
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Via The Pipeline
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August 06, 2009
AAA - Omaha: O-Royals 14, Las Vegas 12B Falu 3-4, BB, 2B (13), 2 RBI (36), K, 3 RS -- .2591B Ka'aihue 3-5, 2 RBI (45), 2 RS -- .267RF Parraz 3-5, 2 2B (5), 2 RBI (5), RS, OF assist at second -- .303, would be nice to see him in KC in Sept.CF Raines 2-4, 2 RBI (14), 2 RS -- .218DH Hulett 2-3, 2 BB, 3B (4), RBI (46), 2 RS -- .315SS Hernandez 1-4, BB, 2B (8), RBI (16), 2 RS -- ...
Via Miami Herald
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August 06, 2009
The Kansas City Royals activated pitcher Doug Waechter from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday and placed reliever Juan Cruz on the DL.
Via kansascity.com
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August 06, 2009
Two hits Tuesday. Three hits Wednesday. It all amounts to positive reinforcement for Royals third baseman Alex Gordon as he seeks to adjust his approach at the plate. Gordon now keeps both hands on the bat, which effectively shortens his swing and — the theory goes — enables him to be quicker to the ball.
Via Inside Bay Area
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August 06, 2009
On deck:at Kansas CityPITCHING MATCHUPS TODAY: A's Vin Mazzaro (2-8, 5.73 ERA) vs. Royals' Brian Bannister (7-7, 3.59), 5:10 p.m. TV: CSNCA. Radio: 860-AM, 1640-AM SATURDAY: Brett Anderson (6-8, 4.
Via SoDo Mojo
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August 06, 2009
So I wrote earlier today that the Royals probably weren’t going to be the team that started hitting home runs off of Luke French – never mind. In his five innings of work, all four of the runs he gave up came on long balls. He allowed a two run shot to Billy Butler in [...]
Via SPORTS by BROOKS
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August 06, 2009
They say that animals can sense an impending natural disaster — dogs, for instance, will detect earthquakes and run for cover minutes before they hit. So it’s no wonder that this kitty, finding itself at a Kansas City Royals game, panicked and sprinted across the field in confusion and terror.
While this encounter doesn’t quite measure [...]
Via kansascity.com
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August 06, 2009
Bruce Chen's long victory drought ended Thursday night when the Royals avoided a three-game sweep by the Seattle Mariners with an 8-2 victory at Kauffman Stadium.
Via kansascity.com
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August 07, 2009
Athletics 9, Royals 4
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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August 07, 2009
More links for the morning...
Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports hears that Reds will pay Scott Rolen $11MM next year without help from the Blue Jays.
Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star wonders if the Royals should lock Billy Butler up long-term. The 23-year-old has hit well this year, but he doesn't figure to be a free agent until after 2013, so the team has time...
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