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Royals Haven't Received Calls On Francoeur, Chen, Broxton

Royals general manager Dayton Moore says that he has received zero phone calls regarding a trio of players that have been linked in trade rumors this season.

The players in question were Jeff Francoeur, Bruce Chen and Jonathan Broxton.

Via Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)


Royals' Paulino Has Right Elbow Tear

Felipe Paulino tore a ligament in his right elbow and likely will become the fourth Royals pitcher to have Tommy John surgery this season.

The Royals announced in a statement Friday that team doctors diagnosed Paulino with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, which usually requires season-ending reconstructive surgery.

Via ESPN.com


Royals Trade Sean O'Sullivan To Jays For Cash

The Royals today traded minor league right-handed pitcher Sean O’Sullivan to the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations.

The 24-year-old O'Sullivan was 5-4 with a 6.75 ERA in 17 appearances, including five starts, for Triple-A Omaha. He pitched in the Major Leagues with the Angels and Royals from 2009-2011, compiling a 10-14 record with a 6.13 ERA in 43 games (34 starts).

Via Press Release


Brett, Williams To Manage Futures Game

Major League Baseball has announced that Hall of Famer George Brett and former Yankees star Bernie Williams will serve as managers for the U.S. and the World teams, respectively.

Brett, the only player inducted as a Royal into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, will act as both manager of the U.S. team and an official ambassador to Kansas City, the game's host city.

Brett played 21 years with the Royals and helped lead them to the 1985 World Series title.

"I am very excited to be managing the World Team in the Futures Game," Williams said.

"This game has grown in stature so much through the years, and it is remarkable how many of the young men who have played and starred in this game have become stars in the game today. That will be the case with hopefully many of the players I will have the honor of managing in Kansas City."

Brett, a 13-time All-Star, also managed the Futures Game in 2005, and said last month that he's looking forward to being a part of the All-Star Game again.

"I'm excited to share the city and stadium I love with today's All-Stars and baseball fans around the world," Brett said. "It's an honor to once again be a part of the Midsummer Classic and baseball's special celebration."

Via MLB.com


Beltran First Switch Hitter To 300 HRs, Steals

Carlos Beltran became the first switch hitter in major league history to record 300 home runs and 300 steals when he stole second against the Royals on Friday night, according to an ESPN.com report.

Via ESPN.com


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