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Royals Make Deal For Josh Anderson
Anderson, 26, has spent the entire season with the Tigers, batting .242 (40-for-165) with four doubles, four triples, 16 RBI and 22 runs scored. Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Jose Guillen Embarrassed By Salary
"I hate making excuses," Guillen told the Kansas City Star. "If I suck, then I suck. And I suck. That's the way I'm playing. If you suck, you suck. You have to take responsibility in this game. Right now, that's the way I feel. "Yes, I suck." Guillen is hitting .243 with just nine home runs and 37 RBIs in 76 games. He will make $36 million over the course of his three-year contract. "I'm embarrassed by the money that I making," Guillen said, "and playing the way I've been playing. I'll swear that on my kids' (lives). I feel very embarrassed. "Sometimes, I feel I should take money out of my own pocket and buy tickets for every fan. Because you know what? For a $12 million man, these are not the numbers you should be expecting. I admit it. I'm not playing to my potential." Kansas City Royals Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Royals DFA Tony PenaThe Royals designated shortstop Tony Pena for assignment and optioned center fielder Mitch Maier to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday. The moves cleared roster space for shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt and third baseman Alex Gordon. Both are coming off the disabled list and will be in the starting lineup for Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Pitcher Sidney Ponson reported from his injury rehabilitation assignment but remained on the disabled list. Kansas City Royals Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Royals Jul 2009 Archive
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The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Josh Anderson from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations. Anderson?s reporting date has yet to be determined. The Royals will make a corresponding roster move at that time.
Royals outfielder Jose Guillen has been extremely disappointed in his play this season.