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The Dugout: Kansas City Royals Spring Training 2011

The Kansas City Royals no longer have Kyle Farnsworth or Sidney Ponson on their roster, so it takes a while for me to come up with jokes about them. Where do I make them curse? Where do I imply that they are forest creatures? Thankfully, Joakim Soria is trying to get rid of his 'Mexecutioner' because of its negative...

Speed to Burn: Come Getz Some

Each week, Speed to Burn gives you the lowdown on the speed matchups you should be exploiting in the upcoming period. In addition, the STB will highlight one widely available base thief who can potentially give you a leg up in the category. Kansas City Royals (@LAA, @NYY) It's no secret that Los Angeles and New York...

Major League Notebook: April 30

Here's what's happening around baseball on Friday, April 30, 2010: • On the final day of April, Jermaine Dye still doesn't have a job, but he tells Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times he believes he could help the White Sox or another team -- as long as certain conditions are met. ''I'm not going to a bad team, and...

Speed to Burn: Reactions From the Opening Series

At some point in time during the season, you're probably going to wish that you had another player or two to provide your fantasy baseball team with some stolen bases. It may even be right now as you look over your roster and see nothing but base-clogging sloths up and down the list. What we're going to examine in this...

The Pickup Artist: Chasing Headley

Need help navigating the waiver wire each week? Let the Pickup Artist be your guide. Infielders Chase Headley (3B/OF, SD) - 34% owned I've already pimped Headley on a number of occasions this offseason (and last) but based on his ownership percentage, it doesn't appear you've been listening. Forgive me for going all...

Chris Getz News From the Web

05/22/12 Paulino never intimidated by an opponent Source: MLB Felipe Paulino's buddies are calling him the "Yankee eater."
05/22/12 Royals to platoon Falu, Giavotella at second Source: MLB - Kansas City Royals Irving Falu and Johnny Giavotella will platoon at second base while Chris Getz recuperates, Royals manager Ned Yost said Tuesday.
05/22/12 Royals put 2B Getz on 15-day DL, call up LHP Smith Source: CBS - KFVS12 - Cape Girardeau MO The Kansas City Royals have placed second baseman Chris Getz on the 15-day disabled list with a ribcage injury and called up left-hander Will Smith from AAA Omaha.
05/21/12 Getz exits after aggravating rib injury Source: MLB Royals second baseman Chris Getz left Monday night's game against the Yankees in the fifth inning after aggravating a previous injury to his left ribcage.
05/16/12 Getz leaves game with rib injury Source: MLB Royals second baseman Chris Getz left Wednesday night's game in the seventh inning with a left rib contusion.