mvn.com - 12/12/2007
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One of the many high priority needs for the Kansas City Royals was a big-time left-handed power hitter. They may have found one in the draft in Mike Moustakas. Just in case you don’t know who Mike Moustakas is, these numbers should serve as a nice reminder: 24 and 52...
Rangers Close To Signing Fukumori?
mlbtraderumors.com 12/12/2007 — According to Evan Grant , the Rangers are "on the verge" of signing Japanese reliever Kazuo Fukumori . It would be a two-year deal.
As many as 10 teams were said to be interested in Fukumori, including the Yankees, Nationals, ...
Non-tender list
mlb.mlb.com 12/13/2007 — The players who became free agents when their teams did not offer 2008 contracts before Thursday's midnight ET deadline: American League Angels Dallas McPherson, 3B A's Kiko Calero, RHP; Jose Garcia, RHP Royals Emil Brown, OF Tigers Chad Durbin, RHP ...
Today's Non-tenders
mlbtraderumors.com 12/13/2007 — Tim's out for the night, so we've got a fresh post started for the non-tenders. These guys are the officials as of now:
The Royals cut the cord on Emil Brown . He turns 33 soon; he hit an ugly .257/.300/.347 in 2007. Brown earned ...
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.