Prior the announcement of new Collective Bargaining Agreement yesterday, many thought that one sticking point might be “hard slotting” of signing bonuses for draftees. While hard slotting did not literally happen, the system of penalties for teams going over the “draft cap̶...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
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November 25, 2011
There were lots of reasons to keep Bruce Chen in Kansas City.
At least nine million of them.
Maybe more, in fact, since the Royals are bringing their popular lefty back into the fold with a two-year contract that guarantees him 9 million but could escalate to 11 million with performance bonuses.
Technically a free agent since the day after the World Series, Chen has said all...
Via AP on Fox
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November 23, 2011
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $9 million, two-year contract with left-hander Bruce Chen.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team had not announced it.
Chen will make $4.5 million each of the next two seasons. He can earn an additional $500,000 per year in roster bonuses and ...
Via kansascity.com
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November 22, 2011
The Royals have made a few small changes to their uniforms for next season. Reliever Aaron Crow and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer were the lucky models for the new looks.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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November 25, 2011
It was on this day in 1953 that the Dodgers promoted their Triple-A manager to take over the Major League job on a one-year contract. Walter Alston remained in the Dodgers' dugout for the next 23 years, winning 2,040 games and leading the club to four World Series titles.
Some news from around the Majors as everyone lets the turkey settle...
The new Super Two regulations...
Via kansascity.com
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November 24, 2011
The emerging consensus within baseball is the new labor agreement, by instituting limits on spending for the draft and international acquisitions, makes it far harder for the Royals and other small-revenue clubs to build and maintain competitive operations. General manager Dayton Moore isn't so sure.
Via kansascity.com
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November 23, 2011
Not only did the Royals offer arbitration to left-handed pitcher Bruce Chen prior to tonight's deadline, they also appear to be making progress in reaching agreement on a new contract. "I know he wants to be here, and we want him here," general manager Dayton Moore said.
Via kansascity.com
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November 23, 2011
C'mon back, Chen! The Royals reached agreement Wednesday night with veteran left-hander Bruce Chen, their pitcher of the year, on a two-year contract for a guaranteed $9 million. The deal is pending a routine physical that should occur early next week.
Via Miami Herald
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November 23, 2011
The Kansas City Royals agreed to terms on a two-year contract Wednesday with pitcher Bruce Chen. The deal will become official once the 34-year-old undergoes a physical.
Via royals.com
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November 23, 2011
The Royals have reportedly reached a deal to retain their top winner in each of the past two seasons, left-hander Bruce Chen, with a two-year contract that could be worth up to $11 million.
Via ESPN
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November 23, 2011
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $9 million, two-year contract with left-hander Bruce Chen.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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November 23, 2011
A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press that the Kansas City Royals agreed to a $9 million, two-year contract with left-hander Bruce Chen.
Via royals.com
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November 22, 2011
The Royals unveiled updated uniforms, including the addition of the 2012 All-Star Game logo on the right sleeve of all versions, on Tuesday.
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