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Royals' Zack Greinke To Braves?
At last week's winter meetings, the talk was about a deal involving Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur. Now rumors claim that the Braves would get Greinke and Jos? Guillen in exchange for shortstop Yunel Escobar and at least two top prospects. However, Kansas City GM Dayton Moore is denying the rumors. "We've made it very clear from day one we want to do this with pitching, and with starting pitching," he said. "We're not about to break down our impactful pitching at this time." Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Royals Agree To Terms With FarnsworthThe Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Kyle Farnsworth on a two-year contract through the 2010 season. The deal also includes a club option for 2011. Consistent with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. In addition, the Royals announced that right-handed pitcher Jairo Cuevas, who was non-tendered last night prior to the deadline, has agreed to terms on a Triple-A minor league contract. "Kyle Farnsworth's power arm blends in well with the rest of our bullpen," Royals Senior Vice President-Baseball Operations/General Manager Dayton Moore said. "We feel his presence will impact our bullpen and make it very strong." Farnsworth, 32, is a 10-year veteran of the Majors, compiling a 30-48 record and a 4.47 ERA in 612 career appearances (26 starts) for the Cubs (1999-2004), Tigers (2005, 2008), Braves (2005) and Yankees (2006-08). He has allowed 704 hits in 735.0 career innings while striking out 738 against 328 walks. Since the 2003 season, has posted 441 strikeouts, the seventh-most in the Majors among relievers. Kansas City Royals Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Farnsworth Signs With Kansas CityReliever Kyle Farnsworth is on the move again, this time to the Royals. ESPN has reported that Farnsworth has agreed to a two-year, $9.25 million contract. The deal is contingent on his passing a physical examination. Farnsworth began last season with the Yankees but was dealt to the Tigers at the Trade Deadline in an exchange that moved catcher Ivan Rodriguez to the Yankees. Kansas City Royals Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Royals Dec 2008 Archive
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There has been a recent resurgence of rumors that the Braves could swing a deal for Royals' starting pitcher Zack Greinke.