$49,500,000 Lands SP Zink for Royals

$49,500,000 Lands SP Zink for Royals

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.

SP Braden Martin Inks Deal with Kansas City

SP Braden Martin Inks Deal with Kansas City

In what local scribes are hailing as a huge move for the team’s future, the Royals inked a $10,000,000 deal with starting pitcher Braden Martin. Team officials expect Martin to fill an immediate void on the roster and felt the deal would solidify them as a playoff contender. In his career Martin has 148 victories and 119 defeats with a 4.12 ERA.

SP Knox Signs with Kansas City

SP Knox Signs with Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals presented a battle-hardened Seth Knox to the local press corps today as their latest signing. The 35-year-old starting pitcher sealed a 2-year deal worth $19,000,000 mere hours before the formal introduction. In his career Knox has fanned 1253 batters and walked 484 in 1666.1 innings of work. His lifetime won-lost record is 90 victories and 106 defeats…

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Diamondbacks-Royals Swap: Mitchell for Villarreal

Diamondbacks-Royals Swap: Mitchell for Villarreal

It has been in the rumor mill for several weeks, but today team officials for Arizona and Kansas City confirmed an agreement. The Diamondbacks dealt 29-year old 1B Jordan Mitchell to the Royals for 20-year old minor league LF Rafael Espinal, 19-year old minor league 3B Rob Brown, 21-year old minor league CF Zach Manier, 22-year old minor league RF Luis Villarreal, a 1st round…

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