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A Royal Resurgence?

FanHouse continues its 2009 MLB Preview with a look at the Kansas City Royals.The 2008 season was a lot like every other season for the Kansas City Royals lately, with one major exception. They didn't finish in last place of the AL Central. No, that honor went to the Detroit Tigers instead. Still, while fourth place isn't...

Are You an Old and/or Unproductive Middle Infielder? If so, the Padres Are Interested

When the Padres dealt Khalil Greene to the Cardinals recently -- in an attempt to slash payroll -- they were left with a void in the middle of the infield. Assuming they don't end up trading Jake Peavy for some major league ready players to fill those holes, they'll have to sign some short-term replacements. The...

MLB Teams Offer 24 Players Arbitration

All in all, 24 players were offered arbitration by last night's midnight deadline, including 15 Type A free agents and nine Type B. Players are classified using a rating system created by Elias Sports Bureau to determine the level of compensation a team receives if a player refuses arbitration and signs elsewhere. Most of...

Footprints in the Snow: Kansas City Royals

Footprints in the Snow is FanHouse's look at the paths to be forged by MLB teams this winter as they look ahead to 2009.After finishing 12th in the AL in runs, OBP, and SLG last year, the Royals have already begun to try to upgrade their offense, acquiring Mike Jacobs from the Marlins for Leo Nunez last week. Jacobs, who...

Royals Fans To See Royals Lose In Amazing New Clarity

Yesterday was my birthday, and by far the best present I got was my new television. I love the thing. I love the fact I can see every single zit on every single person who shows up on my screen. Why? I don't know, I just do."Hey look! Lou Piniella has a boil on his neck! That's awesome!"Anyway, while I love my new...