kansascity.com - 12/12/2007
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Brown will become free agent; Duckworth, Smith agree to contracts Outfielder Emil Brown won’t get the chance to become the first player in Royals history to lead the team in RBIs for a fourth straight year. The Royals announced Wednesday they would not offer Brown a contract for 2008. The announcement came just hours before the 11 p.m. deadline for doing so and contradicted recent statements ...
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... The Royals cut the cord on Emil Brown. He turns 33 soon; he hit an ugly .257/.300/.347 in 2007. Brown earned $3.45MM in '07. ...
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... The Royals cut the cord on Emil Brown. He turns 33 soon; he hit an ugly .257/.300/.347 in 2007. Brown earned $3.45MM in '07. ...
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Made in 1903 —
... The Royals cut the cord on Emil Brown. He turns 33 soon; he hit an ugly .257/.300/.347 in 2007. Brown earned $3.45MM in ‘07. ...
Dallas to Prior: Non-Tenders of Note (Updated)
Bird Land —
... fall. Interest in him will rest solely on the health of his back. He was always more bat than glove, but if you’re a team who may have to move a third baseman sometime in 2008 or before 2009 then maybe there’s a chance here worth taking … EMIL BROWN , OF: Not really a name for the Cardinals to jot down, because he’s already been a Cardinal (however briefly). Still, it’s interesting to see the Royals non-tender their RBI leader for three seasons running. The Kansas City Star reported the decision a few hours ago. Looks like the Royals are making room for the guy they hope ...
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Union to fight Guillen's suspension —
Major League Baseball News 12/11/2007
The Players Association has filed a grievance against Major League Baseball with the intent of overturning the 15-day suspension meted out last week to Kansas City Royals outfielder Jose Guillen, a union spokesman confirmed on Tuesday morning.
Brown's days with Royals end —
Major League Baseball News 12/12/2007
The Royals will not offer a 2008 contract to outfielder Emil Brown, who led the team in RBIs the last three seasons. The Royals announced on Wednesday, the deadline for such action, their intention to non-tender Brown, who becomes a free agent.
Royals sign Duckworth, Smith —
Major League Baseball News 12/12/2007
The Royals avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to terms with two players, pitcher Brandon Duckworth and infielder Jason Smith, on Wednesday. Both players will sign one-year contracts, the club announced. Terms were not disclosed.
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