Monthly Archives: December 2014
Gordon has surgery
Just when things have been super positive coming out of the KC Royals so far this offseason with some of the roster upgrades, word came out on Tuesday that Gold Glove winner Alex Gordon needed right wrist surgery. Specifically, Gordon … Continue reading
Royals winter league recap: Week 12
The Christmas holiday and the end of the regular seasons have made this week’s KC Royals winter league recap light. The Puerto Rican League‘s winter league regular season ends on December 30th (tonight). Since there are only five teams in … Continue reading
Royals finally officially announce the Volquez signing
On Monday afternoon, the KC Royals finally announced the signing of starting pitcher Edinson Volquez. It was reported via Twitter and Jon Heyman back on December 17th. Volquez signed a two year deal, with a mutual option for 2017 (what … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of my readers who celebrate the holiday! GM Dayton Moore has kept KC Royals fans fairly happy this holiday season, bringing early Christmas presents (or Hanukkah gifts). First it started with Kendrys Morales. Then Alex … Continue reading
Coleman, Sierra headed to Omaha
On Monday, the KC Royals announced that they secured outright waivers on both outfielder Moises Sierra and reliever Casey Coleman. They then assigned both of them to Triple-A Omaha. Coleman had until yesterday to either accept the assignment or elect … Continue reading
Royals winter league recap: Week 11
With the end of 2014 nearing, that also signals the end of the regular season in the Caribbean Leagues. The KC Royals contingent in winter ball got vastly smaller last week with all of their 40-man roster moves. Outfielder Carlos … Continue reading
Which Royal will be the next to go?
The KC Royals still have one 40-man roster moves to make when they officially announce the signing of pitcher Edinson Volquez. Over the last week, the Royals have already designated outfielder Moises Sierra (who they claimed off waivers in October) … Continue reading
Royals officially sign Rios, trade Gio, release Peguero
Whew! Alot of things happened in a short time on Friday for the KC Royals. They officially announced the signing of outfielder Alex Rios. He will make $11 million in 2015. There is also a mutual option for 2016, which … Continue reading
Royals minor league news
On Thursday morning, the Wilmington Blue Rocks (the KC Royals High-A affiliate) announced the sale of the team to Clark Minker and Main Street Baseball LLC. Minker, the son of former legendary owner Matt Minker (who died seven years ago), … Continue reading
Royals keep adding, sign Medlen
The KC Royals actually signed a player that I am excited about. And we complained that GM Dayton Moore was being too quiet during the winter meetings. Now the Royals have signed four players over the last week. Earlier today, … Continue reading
Drinking the Royals Blue Aid 