WILL SMITH RUMORS & GOSSIP
Kansas City Royals Recall Will Smith From Triple-A Omaha
The Kansas City Royals have recalled left-handed pitcher Will Smith for today’s double-header. He will serve as bullpen depth and then most likely get sent down after the game. He will have a good shot at returning at some point during the year.
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Will Smith Whiffing his way to KC
by John Viril—
Ever since pitcher Will Smith was traded to the Kansas City organization, he’s been nothing but an afterthought. He arrived from the Los Angeles Angels along with P Sean O’Sullivan in a July 2010 trade for Royals 3B Alberto Callaspo. At the time, O’Sullivan had already appeared in 11 major league games and was considered the more advanced prospect while Smith...
Kansas City Royals Option Pitcher Will Smith
MLB News: The Kansas City Royals optioned pitcher Will Smith to Triple-A Omaha after having been called up to serve as bullpen insurance in Sunday’s doubleheader. While he didn’t get to pitch in either game, he should have another opportunity later in the year.
Fantasy Ramifications: Smith holds no fantasy baseball relevance for 2013.
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Kansas City Royals Call Up Will Smith for Doubleheader
MLB News:Â LHP Will Smith was recalled from Triple-A Omaha by the Kansas City Royals. On Sunday, the Royals played a doubleheader against the Red Sox and are allowed, by rule, to roster 26 players. Smith had been pitching well in Omaha with a 2.81 ERA and 23 strikeouts over 16 innings of work.
Fantasy Ramifications:Â There is no fantasy relevance at this time for Will Smith. Itâ...
Smith and Ventura among Royals' cuts
Left-hander Will Smith and rookie right-hander Yorando Ventura, candidates for Kansas City's final rotation slot, were among seven cuts made by the Royals before Monday night's game against the Texas Rangers.
Smith, 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA while holding opponents to a .179 batting average in four outings, was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. Ventura, a non-roster invitee who has...
Via AP on Fox
March 18, 2013
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Smith rewards Royals for their faith
After the Royals acquired right-hander Jeremy Guthrie in a trade Friday, they opted to keep rookie left-hander Will Smith in the rotation.
Although Smith had a 7.97 ERA and 1-3 record, having allowed 26 hits and seven home runs through four starts, the Royals wanted to give him a prolonged look as a starter.
That certainly looked like a wise decision Tuesday night, as Smith beat...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
July 25, 2012
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Smith's maturity leads to call before other prospects
Left-hander Will Smith has been the forgotten Royals pitching prospect.
Acquired in 2010 in a trade with the Angels for Alberto Callaspo, Smith, 22, has taken a backseat in prospect talk to pitchers such as Mike Montgomery and Jake Odorizzi and Chris Dwyer.
"That's probably because he doesn't really have a blazing fastball," said Royals assistant general manager...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
June 04, 2012
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Smith's debut is over in a New York minute
Left-hander Will Smith was a pedestrian 1-3 with a 4.01 ERA in nine starts for Class AAA Omaha this season before the Royals purchased his contract Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the Royals thrust him into the rotation on baseball's biggest stage -- Yankee Stadium -- against a star-studded, veteran lineup.
Smith, 22, was not quite ready for his Broadway debut, giving up three runs...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
May 24, 2012
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Will Smith to make Major League Debut for Royals in New York
I'm going to leave the "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" jokes to anyone else who wants them... For now...Tonight in New York, Kansas City Royals' 6 foot 5 inch lefty is slated to make his Major League Baseball debut, starting for the Royals in New York against the Yankees.In 2012, the 22-year old Will Smith, is 1-3 with a 4...
Royals' Smith is primed for break out season
There's likely a young pitching prospect lurking in the Royals' farm system who could break through to the Royals' big-league rotation sometime this summer.
But you may be surprised just which prospect that might be.
Jake Odorizzi? Chris Dwyer? Mike Montgomery?
Actually, the young pitcher flying under the media radar right now is Will Smith, the 22-year-old left-hander...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
March 01, 2012
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