What a difference a year makes for Soria

 
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Joakim Soria has gone from unknown to Kansas City closer in a year.Soria... [link]

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Kansas City Royals pitcher Luke Hochevar chases after a ball during baseball spring training Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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The Associated Press: Royals Tested by Baseball Quiz

1 day ago SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) When sliding feet-first into a base, is your front foot straight up or sideways? Before a game starts, what are the first two things a player should check? Stumped? Don't fret. When first-base coach Rusty Kuntz asked ...
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Your 2008 free agent All-Star team

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The 100 Greatest Royals of All-Time - #66 Bill Pecota

#66 on our list, but #1 in your heart is fan favorite Bill Pecota For some, he will always be Player Empirical Comparison and Optimization Test Algorithm. But for me, he'll always be good ol' I-29 Bill Pecota was a utility infielder for the ...
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