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Righty missed most of 2009 with shoulder tendinitis Jorge Campillo went 8-7 with a 3.91 ERA as a rookie in 2008. (John Amis/AP) KANSAS CITY -- Right-hander Jorge Campillo, a World Baseball Classic teammate of Kansas City closer...
It's another small-market Cy Young story. Zack Greinke is the latest name to earn the award, after a dominating season on a bad Royals team. It begs a question from Danny Knobler: How long can K.C. keep its ace around?
The front office will undoubtedly be faced with many tough decisions this winter. Currently the Rays have three open spots on their 40 man roster, with another one possible since Jeff Bennett is not likely to remain with the...
The switch by Royals general manager Dayton Moore from active free-agent shopper to swap-meet enthusiast suggests a major shift in the organization’s philosophical approach this winter. No longer, it seems, will Moore seek a...
After World Series ends, baseball teams will get busy making offseason moves. As the World Series plods toward its November conclusion, the next drama on the baseball itinerary looms in the near future — the hot-stove season....
Things I wrote while wondering whether I am the only attorney in Columbus, Ohio who is listening to "Protect Ya Neck" on his iPod right now. Maybe this guy is . . . Jamie McCourt should sue Frank. Not for ownership of the team,...
Aside from a barstool, there may be no more emotional position in baseball than closer. This is certainly true for Jonathan Papelbon and K-Rod, but more, it's true for the people watching. So long as it doesn't get watered down...
This spring, there were a lot of questions surrounded Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter. Carpenter, the 2005 Cy Young Award winner, had helped the Cardinals win the 2006 World Series. But he made just four starts in...
There are any number of ways to point out just how bad the Royals are. Their season was disappointing enough that everyone's performance can be criticized*, everyone's security questioned. * Zack Greinke, Billy Butler, David...
Royals closer Joakim Soria sure knows how to close out a season. Soria was honored Thursday as the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month for September after converting all 10 save opportunities and pitching 13 2/3...
