kansascity.royals.mlb.com - 12/13/2007
—
KANSAS CITY -- 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. "Emil did a very solid job for us. The sole reason is it gives us more flexibility to improve our team going forward," general ...
Comments
Blog Reactions
More Non-Tendery Goodness
Amazin' Avenue —
Additions to the MLB non-tender list are trickling in. Here's what we've got so far: American League Angels Dallas McPherson, 3B - Formerly a "can't miss" prospect, McPherson's stock has fallen incredibly after failing to establish himself in limited playing time with the Angels in parts of 2005 and 2006. He underwent back surgery last January and missed all of the 2007 season. Nevertheless, he is still just 27, is a career .301/.381/.578 hitter in 481 minor league games, and he showed decent power in the bigs, notching 39 extra-base hits in 384 plate appearances. I would definitely bring him on and see if he can get healthy again. There's no ...
Roster Moves & The Mitchell Report
Royal Reflections —
Emil Brown won't be back in Royal blue in 2008. The Royals decided to nontender his contract, making him a free agent. Beyond some of the crazy claims Brown made over the past few years, and some of the crazy things he did (remember when he shot a reporter in the eye with a toy dart gun?), perhaps the thing I'll remember most about him happened last year at Kauffman Stadium. I was in attendance when he hit a ball and stood and watched it, thinking it was gone. It hit the left field wall and Brown was thrown out at second base. Brandon Duckworth signed a one-year deal with the Royals. He was 3-5 last year with a 4.63 ERA. At times last ...
Related Content
Musical Chairs of Mike Moustakas
mvn.com 12/12/2007 — 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...
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 ...
Report to Detail Drug Use in Baseball
washingtonpost.com 12/13/2007 — The long-awaited Mitchell Report will lay blame at all levels of baseball for a widespread drug problem and call for drastic changes.
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.
