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Ball Star | Monday mashup on Royals, baseball
Because the Royals' pitchers and catchers report in seven days, Ball Star's Monday mashup returns for another offseason edition of news, notes and links on the Royals -- and from around baseball.
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22 hours ago
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Hiring Hudler and Physioc signals major shift in Royals' broadcasts
Get ready, Royals fans, for a sea change this summer in the telecasts offered up by Fox Sports Kansas City. The decision to hire Rex Hudler to replace Frank White as the primary analyst represents a 180-degree turn.
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2 days ago
Even after breakthrough season, Royals' Gordon hasn't let up a bit
The New Alex Gordon is moving slowly but with a purpose, cradling a wooden bat in the crook of his arm as he ducks his head under a wall of black netting. The backdrop says baseball -- batting cages, turf, a bag of balls -- and Gordon is decked out in offseason garb: basketball shorts, a dry-fit shirt and a blue stocking cap, the familiar KC logo stitched across the center.
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3 days ago
Royals' crew packs for spring training
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Kauffman Stadium on Friday morning as Royals baseball gear was packed and loaded on a trailer bound for spring training in Surprise, Ariz. Pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 20.
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3 days ago
Royals, Gordon agree to one-year deal
The Royals and outfielder Alex Gordon have agreed to a one-year, $4.775 million deal.
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4 days ago
Ball Star | The Royals and PECOTA projections
The Star's Rustin Dodd has been looking over Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA projections and breaks out a few Royals-related nuggets from the system. Here's one: PECOTA definitely likes Alex Gordon.
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4 days ago
Lawsuit: George Brett falsely advertises necklaces
Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance.
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6 days ago
Gordon hearing date approaching
It's now 12 days and counting until left fielder Alex Gordon and the Royals are scheduled to head to an arbitration hearing on Feb. 16. The two sides exchanged figures on Jan. 17. Gordon is believed to have asked for $5.45 million, while the Royals countered at $4.15 million. Both parties can agree to a settlement up until the point in which the arbitrator issues a ruling.
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11 days ago
Ball Star | Billy Butler collects Hutch Award
Royals DH Billy Butler became just the fourth Royal in history to accept the Hutch Award during a ceremony on Wednesday in Seattle.
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11 days ago
Royals add new power to their lineup: solar power
The Kansas City Royals are getting greener with the largest in-stadium solar array generating electricity in Major League Baseball. The 160 solar panels are expected to produce 36,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year, which is enough to power for four homes.
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14 days ago
Detroit's Fielder signing doesn't change Royals' plans
It's now been seven days and counting since the Detroit Tigers shook up the American League by agreeing to a nine-year deal, $214 million deal with free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder.
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15 days ago
Rangers' Washington won't concede anything in AL
The wounds are still fresh. The Texas Rangers' bitter World Series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals is still just a few months old, and the memory of another dream deferred is all too real. But Texas manager Ron Washington is a 59-year-old lifer who will tell you he's never pocketed a dime outside the game of baseball. So he's not the type to lather syrup on facts or eschew the truth.
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17 days ago
Ball Star | Starling leads four Royals prospects on Top 100 list
The annual winter train of prospect rankings continued recently as MLB.com released its list of top 100 prospects in the game. Center fielder Bubba Starling, the Royals' first-round pick in 2011, came in at No. 17, leading a group of four Royals prospects in the top 50.
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17 days ago
T-Bones hire Frank White
Frank White, who lost his job as Royals color commentator in early December, has a new gig. White will be joining the Kansas City T-Bones' coaching staff this season.
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19 days ago
Ball Star | Life after Fielder: Comparing Royals and Tigers
After Detroit acquired Prince Fielder, The Star's Rustin Dodd wanted to see how the Royals' projected lineup stacked up with the Tigers' top-heavy unit.
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19 days ago
Myers, Montgomery among players invited to Royals' major-league camp
Top prospects Wil Myers and Mike Montgomery highlight a list of 16 minor-league players who are headed to the Royals' major-league camp.
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20 days ago
Ball Star | Offseason mashup: Hosmer's little league secret
Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer recently appeared on MLB Network's "Intentional Talk" and shared a photo from his, um, awkward years.
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20 days ago
Judging the Royals | Batting practice with Gordon
The Star's Lee Judge watched Alex Gordon work out with Royals hitting coach Kevin Seitzer this week.
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24 days ago
Royals announce promotions for 2012
The Royals announced their list of promotions and giveaways for the 2012 season on Wednesday, adding a few new wrinkles to some long-held traditions.
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26 days ago
Royals need to give Gordon long-term deal now
Alex Gordon did not get a long-term contract on Tuesday, instead merely processing through baseball's standard arbitration process with the Royals, which means one more day that's gone with each side missing an opportunity that isn't coming back.
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28 days ago
Royals sign outfielder Maier to one-year deal
The Royals avoided arbitration with another reserve player on Tuesday, signing outfielder Mitch Maier to a one-year deal for 2012.
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28 days ago
Royals' military caravan
On Friday, the Royals' George Brett, Dennis Leonard and Bruce Chen hit the road to visit the Kansas City VA and Whiteman Air Force Base. Watch some of the highlights of their trip.
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28 days ago
Royals agree on one-year deals with Brayan Pena, Chris Getz
It was just past lunchtime in Miami when Brayan Pena's phone starting ringing. If most 75-degree winter days in south Florida are good days, Pena grabbed his cell and quickly explained why this day felt better than most.
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29 days ago
Report: Royals sign veteran third baseman Kouzmanoff
The Royals have signed veteran third-baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff to a minor-league deal, according to a report on ESPN.com.
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January 14, 2012
Royals sign veteran Kouzmanoff to minor-league deal
The Royals have reached an agreement with veteran third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff on a minor-league deal, club officials confirmed on Saturday morning.
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January 14, 2012
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