The Royals are on the cusp of mathematical elimination from the postseason, causing many fans to shift their focus to the club’s chances in 2017. With that in mind, a few notes on the reigning World Series champions… MLB.com’s Jeffrey Flanagan discusses a number of 2017 roster decisions in his latest Royals Inbox, including multiple…
September 2016
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The Royals are on the cusp of mathematical elimination from the postseason, causing many fans to shift their focus to the club’s chances in 2017. With that in mind, a few notes on the reigning World Series champions… MLB.com’s Jeffrey Flanagan discusses a number of 2017 roster decisions in his latest Royals Inbox, including multiple…
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In the coming offseason, the Royals will discuss how best to use righty Joakim Soria and lefty Matt Strahm, MLB.com’s Jeffrey Flanagan writes. Soria signed a three-year deal last winter and has had an uneven first season in his return to Kansas City, posting a 4.12 ERA with 9.1 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9. It sounds like he’ll…
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We’ll keep tabs on today’s minor moves right here: The Marlins announced that right-hander Bryan Morris has been outrighted to Triple-A New Orleans. Morris was designated for assignment two days ago after missing the majority of the season due to back surgery. Because of the Major League service time he’s accrued — four-plus year —…
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Edinson Volquez Hopes To Return To Royals, Will Mull Mutual Option
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Royals righty Edinson Volquez says that he hopes to stay with the Royals past the present season, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports (Twitter links). The veteran hurler suggested that he is tempted to exercise his end of a $10MM mutual option, though he said he’ll need to assess the market and discuss…
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Customers enjoy special events at each Branson Auction weekend, one of which is the Opening Ceremony which features Branson entertainers performing The National Anthem. The Thursday evening VIP reception and Charity Auction are also big hits, along with the entertaining opening ceremonies, and all registered bidders and consignors are invited to attend. Join in the fun […]
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The Ol’ Marais River Run, features 1972 and older vehicles. It is held in beautiful Forest Park and is one of the largest car shows in the midwest. The annual rain or shine show is held the third full weekend of September in Ottawa, Kansas. Photography by Liam Kirkpatrick
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The second season of Kendrys Morales’ two-year, $17MM deal with the Royals looked to be a flop as late into the season as mid-June. An 0-for-4 showing on June 10 dropped his OPS below the .600 mark (.592), and his overall batting line sat at .200/.265/.327 at that point. Fast-forward three-plus months, though, and Morales just…
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Royals Designate Chien-Ming Wang For Assignment, Activate Jason Vargas
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The Royals have designated Chien-Ming Wang for assignment, the team announced via Twitter. The move clears roster space for Jason Vargas, who was activated from the disabled list to start tonight’s game. [Updated Royals roster at Roster Resource] Wang was himself on the DL recovering from biceps tendinitis. Before being sidelined at the end of…
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The Royals have outrighted right-hander Nick Tepesch and released outfielder Reymond Fuentes, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com was among those to tweet. Both players were recently trimmed from the 40-man roster and had been in DFA limbo. Tepesch will remain under team control, assuming he clears waivers. He has been claimed several times already this year, most…
