Kansas City Royals Wiretap

Royals Undecided On Grudzielanek

Kansas City must make a decision on Monday regarding whether or not to offer veteran infielder Mark Grudzielanek arbitration.

If arbitration is offered, and Grudzielanek signs with another team, the Royals would receive a compensatory draft pick.

Grudzielanek is the team's only free agent.

Via Kansas City Star


Royals Trade Lumsden To Astros

The Kansas City Royals have traded left-handed pitcher Tyler Lumsden to the Houston Astros for a player to be named.

The 25-year old Lumsden, who spent all of the 2008 season at Class AAA Omaha, was designated for assignment by Kansas City on Nov. 20.

Via Press Release


Teahen-To-Cubs Deal Could Be In Works

Rumors of the Cubs trading for Kansas City's Mark Teahen have surfaced once again.

The Chicago Tribune reported on Sunday that the Royals would like second baseman Mike Fontenot and left-handed pitcher Sean Marshall in a possible trade for Teahen.

Teahen's name was linked to the Cubs in mid-October.

Via MLB.com


Royals Nov 2008 Archive

  • Royals Shopping Jose Guillen

    The Kansas City Royals are shopping outfielder Jose Guillen. He has two more seasons at $12 million annually remaining on his current contract.

  • Red Sox Deal Crisp To Kansas City

    The Kansas City Royals acquired Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitcher Ramon Ramirez.

  • Boston Trades Crisp To Royals

    The Royals acquired center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez.

  • Cubs Looking To Trade For Teahen?

    The Chicago Cubs are targeting Royals' outfielder Mark Teahen as a possible solution to their need for a left-handed hitting outfielder.

  • Arbuckle Hired By Royals As Adviser

    Mike Arbuckle was hired by the Royals on Friday as senior adviser for scouting and player development.

  • Royals Sign Right-Hander Duckworth For 2009

    The Royals have signed right-hander Brandon Duckworth to a one-year contract.

  • Royals Unlikely To Make Splash This Winter

    The Royals aren't expected to make a significant splash in the free agent market this winter.

  • Furcal Getting Interest From Royals And Orioles

    The Dodgers are offering Rafael Furcal a two-year contract for about $25 to 30 million, according to a person familiar with their thinking.

  • Blue Jays Make Pair Of Waiver Claims

    The Blue Jays on Monday claimed RHP Kelvin Jimenez from the Cardinals, and SS Angel Sanchez from the Royals.

  • Royals, Olivo Pick Up Mutual Options

    The Royals on Monday announced that the team and C Miguel Olivo have picked up their mutual options, guaranteeing a contract for the 2009 season.