Joe PosnanskiJOE'S BLOG Nov 18, 2008
ANYWAY, for reasons that would be pointless and confusing to explain, I have two Kansas City Royals jerseys, one Milwaukee Brewers jersey, one Cleveland Browns jersey, one Oakland Athletics jersey, one Atlanta Hawks jersey (yes) and, now, a 1975 Cincinnati Reds jersey, all with my name on the back. All of them were gifts of some kind. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Yankees wooing Sabathia Nov 15, 2008
Mike Arbuckle was hired by the Kansas City Royals as senior adviser for scouting and player development. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Cliff Lee Wins AL Cy Young Award Nov 14, 2008
2008 CLIFF LEE, Cleveland Indians 2007 C.C. SABATHIA, Cleveland Indians 2006 JOHAN SANTANA, Minnesota Twins 2005 BARTOLO COLON, Los Angeles Angels 2004 JOHAN SANTANA, Minnesota Twins 2003 ROY HALLADAY, Toronto Blue Jays 2002 BARRY ZITO, Oakland Athletics 2001 ROGER CLEMENS, New York Yankees 2000 PEDRO MARTINEZ, Boston Red Sox 1999 PEDRO MARTINEZ, Boston Red Sox 1998 ROGER CLEMENS, Toronto Blue Jays 1997 ROGER CLEMENS, Toronto Blue Jays 1996 PAT HENTGEN, Toronto Blue Jays 1995 RANDY JOHNSON,... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Diamond Bucs land eleven Nov 14, 2008
551 and helping the Warriors to a 21-7 overall record Currently ranked as the No. 15 prospect in North Carolina by Impact Baseball Played fall baseball for the Dirtbags under head coach Andy Partin Member of Post 11 American Legion squad that reached the state playoffs in 2008 under coach Brad Reeves Personal: Full name John Marvin Wooten Born Jan. 19, 1991 in Goldsboro, N.C. Son of Sonny and Joyce Wooten Father played first base for the Pirates (1975-77) under George Williams and... (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Former Meridian CC star captures AL Cy Young Award Nov 14, 2008
This Sept. 12, 2008 file photo shows Cleveland Indians' Cliff Lee pitching against the Kansas City Royals during a baseball game in Cleveland. Lee is a runaway winner for the American League Cy Young Award. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Should the Braves move on and target Greinke? Nov 14, 2008
There is one pitcher that just might: Zach Greinke of the Kansas City Royals. Hes 25 years old. (Atlanta, TheInsiders.com)
Top franchise Nov 12, 2008
Kansas City Royals 44. By Seth Livingstone, USA TODAY BOSTON Combining a resilience the field and a vision for excellence in the front office, the Boston Red Sox have brought unbridled joy to the ever-growing population of Red Sox Nation in the past five seasons. (USA Today -- Sports)
Museum to celebrate O'Neil's life Nov 12, 2008
Kansas City Royals alumni will appear at three of the restaurants from 8 to 9 a.m. CT on Thursday to sign autographs: Jeff Montgomery and Al Fitzmorris at First Watch at Pinnacle Village at 119th Street; Brian McRae at First Watch at The Shoppes at Corporate Woods, Overland Park; and John Wathan and Les Norman at First Watch Independence on East Highway 40. In addition, at the First Watch at Old Westport Shopping Center, former Negro Leaguers Jess Rogers and DeMorris Smith will appear from 8 to... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Stunner: Athletics land Holliday from Rockies Nov 11, 2008
Back in January 2001, the A's acquired from the Kansas City Royals in a three-team, nine-player deal and this might be the club's closest thing since then to the magnitude of that blockbuster move. Oakland has watched Damon, , and the Big Three pitchers of , and depart for big money elsewhere. (USA Today -- Sports)
NL EAST TRADE: Nationals acquire Willingham and Olsen from Marlins Nov 11, 2008
The Kansas City Royals have signed pitcher to a one-year contract and sent him Triple-A Omaha on outright assignment. Monday's move leaves the Royals' 40-man roster at 38. (USA Today -- Sports)
Royals sign pitcher Duckworth to one-year deal Nov 11, 2008
ESPN - Kansas City Royals sign Brandon Duckworth to one-year contract ... Kansas City Royals sign Brandon Duckworth to one-year contract. (ESPN -- Baseball)
KC inks Duckworth Nov 11, 2008
Kansas City Royals sign RHP Brandon Duckworth for 2009 - 2008 MLB Playoffs - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Coin Toss a Special Moment for Former Bulldog Stars Nov 9, 2008
Gardner, who won 99 games and struck out 1,256 batters during his 13-year career between the Giants, Florida Marlins, Kansas City Royals and Montreal Expos, also spoke to the pride he felt in Fresno State winning the College World Series. "When you pass the torch, you hope they hold onto it," Gardner said. (Gobulldogs.com)
Former Bulldogs Set to Appear at Bulldog Boulevard Nov 9, 2008
Gardner pitched for the Montreal Expos, Kansas City Royals, Florida Marlins, and the Giants. In his professional career, Gardner pitched in 345 games, posting a record of 99-93 and a 4. (Gobulldogs.com)
FREE AGENT TRACKER Nov 8, 2008
Posted: Friday October 31, 2008 12:31PM; Updated: Friday November 7, 2008 9:38PM. Players have until midnight on November 13 to file for free agency. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Entercom Communications Corp. Reports Third Quarter Results Nov 7, 2008
The Company is also the radio broadcast partner of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Kansas City Royals, New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Sabres. Entercom focuses on creating effective integrated marketing solutions for its customers that incorporate the Companys audio, digital and experiential assets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Perspective: Road less traveled Nov 6, 2008
When Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Ivor Hodgson was looking at his options back in 2005 after being a two-way standout at elite St. John's Prep in Washington, D.C., he had several choices. He could go on to Maryland or Missouri, big schools well-known for their athletics as well as their academics. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
MLB rankings Nov 5, 2008
Power Rankings: Morneau, Pujols are our picks for MVP - USATODAY.com. Power Rankings: Morneau, Pujols are our picks for MVP. (USA Today -- Sports)
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS Exercised 2009 contract option on C Miguel Olivo and agreed to terms with Olivo on a 2010 mutual option. Purchased the contract of C Brayan Pena from Omaha (PCL). (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Zaun opts for free agency Nov 5, 2008
From Tuesday's Globe and Mail. November 3, 2008 at 10:42 PM EST. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Seitzer returns to Royals as hitting instructor Nov 4, 2008
Seitzer has been hired as the hitting coach for the Kansas City Royals. Previously, he was the hitting coach with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the first half of the 2007 season. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Freedom hire manager Nov 4, 2008
He only managed half of that season because he was contacted about an opportunity to be an Area Supervisor for the Kansas City Royals. After two years as a scout for the Royals Rumfield signed on to manage the River City Rascals. (WKRC.com, OH)
Angels closer Rodriguez files for free agency Nov 4, 2008
The Kansas City Royals and catcher Miguel Olivo exercised a mutual $2. 7 million option. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mailbag: Will Giants re-sign Aurilia? Nov 4, 2008
The Kansas City Royals got Mike Jacobs from the Florida Marlins for only a relief pitcher. They Giants should have made this deal for an infielder with a lot of power. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Jays claim Jimenez, Sanchez off waivers Nov 4, 2008
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays claimed a pair of players off waivers on Monday, picking up shortstop Angel Sanchez from the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Kelvin Jimenez from the St. Louis Cardinals. Sanchez, who is from Puerto Rico, hasn't appeared in a big league game since 2006, and he missed all of '07 after undergoing Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery on his right arm. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
John DonovanINSIDE BASEBALL Nov 1, 2008
Offseason questions for all 30 major league teams - John Donovan - SI.com. Posted: Friday October 31, 2008 1:02PM; Updated: Friday October 31, 2008 1:02PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wacky Series highlights baseball's audience issue Oct 31, 2008
When the Phillies last won the title, in 1980, their six-game victory over the Kansas City Royals received a 32. 8 rating. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Marlins deal Jacobs to Royals Oct 31, 2008
ESPN - Florida Marlins trade Mike Jacobs to Kansas City Royals for Leo Nunez ... Florida Marlins trade Mike Jacobs to Kansas City Royals for Leo Nunez. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Royals deal reliever Nunez to Marlins fo Jacobs Oct 31, 2008
The Florida Marlins traded Mike Jacobs to the Kansas City Royals - 2008 MLB Playoffs - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
MLB Notebook: Macha lands job with Brewers (Today) Oct 31, 2008
Florida traded power-hitting first baseman Mike Jacobs on to the Kansas City Royals for relief pitcher Leo Nunez. The Marlins were shopping Jacobs because he was due a big raise in arbitration and have plenty of options at first base. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
KC acquires power-hitting Jacobs Oct 31, 2008
In the first trade since the end of the World Series, the Kansas City Royals on Thursday acquired first baseman Mike Jacobs from the Florida Marlins in exchange for relief pitcher Leo Nunez. Jacobs, who turned 28 on Thursday, could answer the Royals' need for a proven power hitter. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals deny rumors of trade with Tribe Oct 31, 2008
"If Mark Shapiro wanted to make Franklin Gutierrez or Ben Francisco available, he'd have several teams, I'm sure, interested and not just the Kansas City Royals. ... But I can't comment on the our level of interest or the value of a potential player to us.". Speaking generally, he said there are no trades imminent for the Royals. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Grudzielanek joins free-agent ranks Oct 31, 2008
Second baseman only Royals player eligible to file. By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
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" The centerpiece of the system no longer referred to as simply a scoreboard is a high definition display that is going to measure approximately 101 feet wide by 57 feet high. It is going to feature Daktronics' HD-X LED (light emitting diode) technology.This unit is going to be the fourth largest in Major Lea-gue Baseball.Daktronics has equipment in 25 of 30 MLB stadiums. The company has recently completed projects for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals, and is also contracted to... (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Model offenses Oct 28, 2008
" Homers, steals for Philadelphia The Phillies put on a show in the first four games of the World Series, clubbing nine homers to go with five stolen bases. Only seven clubs have hit more homers in a full World Series, with the San Francisco Giants holding the record at 14 in seven games in 2002. The Giants' performance came one year before the implementation of testing for performance-enhancing substances. Remove the 2002 Giants from consideration, and what the Phillies have done with a blended... (USA Today -- Sports)
Putting a rap on the Suns Oct 28, 2008
" Anyway, Hearn, a first-team all-2A defensive back in football and second-team all-2A guard in hoops at Wickenburg High, has joined two of his passions: sports and music. He put together a similar tune in 2004 for the Kansas City Royals when he was working as their spring-training chaplain, and it took off. Unfortunately, the Royals did not. Hearn also put together a song for Michael Redd, the Milwaukee Bucks sharp-shooter, for a community event Redd does in Columbus, Ohio. "I've been meaning... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Philly will need map for any victory parade Oct 28, 2008
The Rays are the 43rd team to fall behind 3-1, and only five since 1925 have come back to win, most recently the Kansas City Royals in 1985 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Evan Longoria, the prized rookie third baseman for the Rays, who has been held hitless through the first four games, said Tampa has the capability to come back. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Phillies take thrilling Game 3 Oct 26, 2008
The Phillies' victory also spared first-base umpire Tom Hallion of being cast in the same light as Don Denkinger, whose blown call in Game 6 of the 1985 World Series helped the Kansas City Royals beat St. Louis. Phillies starter , 45, the second-oldest player to appear in a World Series game, made a brilliant play to field a bunt in the seventh by. (USA Today -- Sports)
Can Sports Avoid This Recession? Oct 25, 2008
The Kansas City Royals offered gas-card promotions when prices soared this summer, and the Oakland A's will lower ticket prices 5% for 2009. Basketball's New Jersey Nets are allowing fans to grab season tickets now and pay for them after the holidays. (Time.com)
Power outage in Philly Oct 25, 2008
The Phillies are 1-for-28 with runners in scoring position and by going 0-for-13 in Game 1 (which they won) they broke a record held by four other teams, most recently by the Kansas City Royals in Game 5 of the 1980 World Series against the Phillies. Just one day after acidly poking fun at the suggestion that the Rays employed a shift against Chase Utley practically inviting him to reach base in order to pitch to Howard, Manuel mused yesterday he might break up Utley and Howard, his usual third-... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Bill James Ranks Matt Kemp Highly Oct 24, 2008
Joakim Soria, Kansas City Royals pitcher, age 24. 12. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Rays even the score Oct 24, 2008
Only three teams in the history of the World Series have fallen behind 0-2 and clawed their way back to win - the 1985 Kansas City Royals, 1986 New York Mets and New York Yankees 10 years later. The Rays had the ace of their staff, James Shields, on the mound and he earned the win, snapping a two-game postseason losing skid in the process. (Globe and Mail)
Pat O'Brien Named Baseball Assistant Coach Oct 24, 2008
"I look forward to getting to work and continuing that tradition. My goal is to compete year in and year out for A-10 Championships while putting our players in a position to advance to the professional level. Prior to joining the Wild Things staff, O'Brien was a coach at Kent State, where he focused on catchers and hitting. Professional teams signed two catchers under his guidance: the Boston Red Sox drafted Will Vazquez and Todd Balduf signed with the Kansas City Royals. As a player, O'Brien... (Gwsports.com)
ASPIRIN, PLEASE: Listing the biggest headcases in tennis Oct 23, 2008
After the U.S. Open, the tennis fan can feel a bit like a Kansas City Royals fan in September. We're pretty much playing out the string here, appeasing the sponsors and all. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Two D-backs Selected to AFL Rising Stars Game Oct 23, 2008
Phoenix, Arizona The Arizona Fall League stages its third annual Rising Stars Game at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, October 24 at Surprise Stadium, the spring home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. Infielder Rusty Ryal and pitcher Brooks Brown represent the Arizona Diamondbacks on the National Division Roster. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Bill James Names Top Young Talent in Baseball Oct 23, 2008
Kansas City Royals 6. Milwaukee Brewers 7. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Leach and De Jesus in "Rising Stars" Game Oct 22, 2008
By PubisherDate: Oct 21, 2008 The Arizona Fall League stages its third annual Rising Stars Game on Friday, October 24 at Surprise Stadium, the spring home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. The Rising Stars Game is scheduled for a World Series travel day to fill a void for baseball fans. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
After years as a punching bag, Rays flip script on tormentors Oct 22, 2008
399), 22 games behind the next-worst team, the Kansas City Royals, according to Elias Sports Bureau. In that time, the closest they got to first place after Aug. 1 was 13 games out Aug. 13, 2000. (USA Today -- Sports)
Phils familiar with AL East teams in Series Oct 22, 2008
Their lone championship came in 1980 against the Kansas City Royals, an AL Central team that was then a member of the AL West. Here is a look at the Phillies' previous trips to the Fall Classic. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Who'd have thunk it? A World Series of contrasts awaits Phillies, Rays Oct 21, 2008
Philadelphia is just 1-4 in the World Series, beating the Kansas City Royals in 1980, but losing to the Boston Red Sox (1915), New York Yankees (1950), Baltimore Orioles (1983) and Toronto Blue Jays (1993). Based on the last two years, the six-day layoff between their five-game victory over the Dodgers and the Series opener won't help. (Missoulian, MT)
Rays taste success as expansion club Oct 21, 2008
Kansas City Royals: For all their recent struggles, the Royals were -- after four consecutive losing seasons -- remarkably proficient during their first two decades in the league. Making the playoffs six times over one 10-year stretch, the Royals won their first pennant in 1980, 11 seasons after joining the league, and won their first World Series in '85. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Dodgers decline Berroa's op00001696tion Oct 21, 2008
Berroa was playing under a four-year, $11 million contract from the Kansas City Royals signed during his second season that paid him $4. 75 million in 2008. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Phillies World Series results Oct 20, 2008
A team that wouldn't die in the five-game NLCS faced the Kansas City Royals, who eliminated the New York Yankees in the ALCS. It was the first WS for the Royals. KC led the American League in team batting, triples, hits and stolen bases. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phightin' pride shines in Cumberland County Oct 19, 2008
Joan Shryock of Carlisle dresses her dog Kenneth in a Philadelphia Phillies jersey. (Jason Malmont/The Sentinel). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Rays Making It Look Easy In Boston Oct 16, 2008
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Red October: Phils Down Dodgers To Win NL Pennant Oct 16, 2008
The Phillies' lone World Series championship is in 1980 when they beat the Kansas City Royals in six games. Rollins also homered to lead off Game 2 of the 2007 Division Series vs. Colorado. (NBC4.tv, CA)
POSNANSKI: Stairs climbs ranks of best journeymen sluggers Oct 16, 2008
He was 36 by then, and the Kansas City Royals were his seventh team, and the Kansas City Royals were all kinds of lousy. Those teams had a knack for not only losing, but losing with style. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Phils flyin' into Fall Classic Oct 16, 2008
That's when three-time NL MVP Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose and the Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals in the World Series and gave the city's it's only baseball championship, followed by a celebratory parade to remember. "I know they won it in 1980, but now I understand it, I know what it means," said Mike Borzilla, 43, of South Philadelphia, who entertained the crowd at Chickie's and Pete's with a Mr. Met-like rubber baseball head and red Incredible Hulk hands. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Giants have talent worth waiting for Oct 15, 2008
Monday, Oct. 6: Tuesday, Oct. 7: Wednesday, Oct. 8: Thursday, Oct. 9: Friday, Oct. 10: Monday, Oct. 13: Tuesday, Oct. 14: Wednesday, Oct. 15: Cincinnati Reds Thursday, Oct. 16: Colorado Rockies Friday, Oct. 17: Detroit Tigers Monday, Oct. 20: Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Oct. 21: Oakland Athletics Wednesday, Oct. 22: Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 23: Cleveland Indians Friday, Oct. 24: Arizona Diamondbacks Monday, Oct. 27: Florida Marlins Tuesday, Oct. 28: Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, Oct. 29: St.... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
TREY HILLMAN RETURNS TO UT ARLINGTON FOR PRESTIGIOUS TRIBUTE Oct 14, 2008
Kansas City Royals manager and UT Arlington alum Trey Hillman returns to campus while receiving Distinguished Alumni honor ... ARLINGTON, Texas - After spending the past year leading the Kansas City Royals in his first season as a major league manager, Arlington native and UT Arlington graduate Trey Hillman returned to his hometown to receive the highest honor given by the University and Alumni and to also spend a day speaking to students, faculty and staff and the public ... Hillman's speech on... (Utamavs.com)
CWS DVDs Available Now For Pre-Order Oct 14, 2008
After the 1999 season, Raymundo was drafted in the 13th round by the Kansas City Royals. Over his nine year career he played in the minor leagues for the following organizations; the Kansas City Royals, Anaheim Angels, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Montreal Expos. (Gobulldogs.com)
Indians' Hafner set for surgery Oct 14, 2008
SHORT HOP: Former Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons returned to the majors Monday when he was hired by the Kansas City Royals to be their bench coach. The Royals also hired Kevin Seitzer, who was an All-Star third baseman with Kansas City and is still popular in the area, as hitting coach. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gibbons, Seitzer added to Royals coaching staff Oct 14, 2008
Kansas City Royals hire John Gibbons and Kevin Seitzer as coaches - 2008 MLB Playoffs - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
It ranks as a great week for Hockey East Oct 14, 2008
Former Toronto manager John Gibbons returned to the majors when he was hired by the Kansas City Royals to be their bench coach. The Royals also hired Kevin Seitzer, who was an All-Star third baseman with Kansas City and is still popular in the area, as hitting coach. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Gibbons to join Royals Oct 14, 2008
Gibbons agreed to a one-year contract yesterday to serve as the bench coach for Hillman, the Kansas City Royals manager who just concluded his first season after enjoying a successful spell in Japan. "I'm looking forward to this it's the type of job I was looking for," Gibbons said yesterday from San Antonio, where he has roots. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
