The Royals and Jeff Zink appeared before the Kansas City media today as the two sides emerged from marathon contract talks.

Zink, a starting pitcher, is poised to make $49,500,000 over 3 years.

In his career Zink has tossed 521.2 innings, fanned 640 batters and walked 180. His lifetime won-lost record is 35 wins and 35 losses with a 2.31 ERA.