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On April 2, we saw one of the Kansas City Royals' final bullpen spots get handed out to a young pitcher who has little service time. Luis Mendoza, literally hours before the Royals and the Rangers were about to play the first of two final exhibition games in Arlington to close out spring training, packed up his things with Texas and walked to the visiting team's locker room, suiting up for ...

Jose, Jose, Where Do We Ship You, Oh Jose Guillen

Posted: 9th December 2009 by Ben Cook in MLB
I know that he's come out and said that he wants to play in Kansas City next year and claims he is healthy, but the fact of the matter is this: He is owed $12 million next year, he's 34, he's been bothered by injuries, and he's been a semi-cancer in the clubhouse. Every knows we are trying to trade him, mainly to get his contract off the books, and ...

Where do we ship you Jose Guillen?

Posted: 9th December 2009 by Ben Cook in MLB
I know that Jose Guillen has come out and said that he wants to play in Kansas City next year and claims he is healthy, but the fact of the matter is he is owed $12 million next year, he's 34, he's been bothered by injuries, and he's been a semi-cancer in the clubhouse. Every knows the Royals are trying to trade him, mainly to get his contract off ...
It wasnÆt a matter of if, but more when. Some expected this last off-season and most expected it this off-season. Mark Teahen is officially no longer a Royal, now a rival as a part of the White Sox. Some may not be happy Teahen is gone because he was a valuable player, but TeahenÆs impact will still be felt in numerous ways.The Royals got two players in return for Teahen: ...

A Royal Problem: Fixing The Royals For 2010

Posted: 25th October 2009 by Ben Cook in MLB
On May 7, the Kansas City Royals were 18-11. Zach Grienke was in the beginning stages of a Cy Young winning season (hopefully true in a couple of weeks) and the Royals were in first place. Well, unfortunately injuries happened, and now we find the Royals finishing with Cleveland in the bottom of the AL Central. I am one to believe that the Royals can compete in 2010. Let's be ...