kansascity.com - 2/9/2008
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The quest to find a left-handed starting pitcher prompted the Royals to sign veteran Mike Maroth to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to big-league camp. Maroth, 30, was a combined 5-7 with a 6.89 ERA last season while splitting time with Detroit and St. Louis. He pitched just 13 games for the Tigers in 2006 before suffering season-ending elbow surgery to remove bone ...
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Royals Rumors: Maroth, Mench
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... According to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star, the Royals have signed 30 year-old southpaw Mike Maroth to a minor league deal. The southpaw was awful last year, but at least had a bout as an innings eater from 2003-05. He's dealt with elbow tendinitis in '07 and bone chip removal in '06. It never hurts to add a little depth on the off chance that he can be a decent fifth starter. ...
Royals News & Rumors: Maroth, Mench
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... According to Bob Dutton at The Kansas City Star, the Royals signed left-handed pitcher Mike Maroth to a minor-league contract, with an invitation to Spring Training. The Royals were in search of a lefty starter in their organization. Maroth 30, was 5-7 last season, with a disastrous 6.89 ERA. He split time in ‘07 between the Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals. ...
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