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The Kansas City Royals were established in 1969 and currently play in the American League Central Division. As a franchise the Royals have had modest success for a small market team. They captured their only World Series title in 1985 before free agency made it tough for small markets to compete. The have two AL Pennants but have not made the playoffs since 1985.

After a long spell of losing seasons the Royals hoped to take steps in the right direction for 2008. Trey Hillman was named head coach, becoming the 15th manager in franchise history. Mike Sweeny and Angel Berroa were released as they acquired Jose Guillen and Gil Meche to better fit the ball club. The Royals finished the season with their best record since 2003 at 75-87. Closer Joakim Soria totaled for 42 saves on the year, being the only Kansas City representative in the MLB All-Star game.

The Royals recently signed starting pitcher Zack Grienke to a 4 year 38 million dollar deal. After a much improved record in 2008 the Royals are only getting stronger. A total of eight players from the Royals including Soria and Guillen are listed to represent their respective countries in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Look for a positive Kansas City club in 2009.

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News & Blogs

• Posted Wed, Nov 18, 2009 in Boston Events Royals to Host 2012 All-Star Game

  The Kansas City Royals are expected to host the 2012 MLB All-Star game at Kauffman Stadium. The official announcement will come as early as next month’s winter meetings according to MLB sources. The Boston Red Sox were campaigning to have the events at Fenway as part of the Parks 100th anniversary celebration.Rob Neyer from ESPN.com [...]

• Posted Wed, Nov 18, 2009 in kansas city events Greinke Awarded 2009 Cy Young

  Major League Baseball has just recently announced that Kansas City Royals phenom Zack Greinke is the winner of the 2009 American League Cy Young Award. Greinke won by a landside, ranking first on 25 of the 28 deciding ballots. He finished the season with 16 wins from his impressive 2.16 ERA. Other top candidates included Felix [...]

• Posted Fri, Sep 25, 2009 in Boston Red Sox Buchholz, Red Sox Handle Royals

  Red Sox DH David Ortiz delivered once again, this time going deep in the fourth and knocking in three game total RBI’s as Boston went on to defeat the Kansas City Royals 10-3.  Clay Buchholz pitched brilliantly for the Sox, holding the Royals scoreless in his six innings pitched while battling a fever.“I was expecting [...]

• Posted Thu, Sep 24, 2009 in Boston Red Sox Big Papi, Sox Dominate Kansas City
• Posted Wed, Sep 23, 2009 in Boston Red Sox Sox, Yankees Look Forward to Weekend Series
• Posted Tue, Sep 22, 2009 in Sports Royals Pour in Late Game Runs for the Win
• Posted Mon, Jul 13, 2009 in Sports Red Sox Carry Three Game Lead Into Break
• Posted Fri, Jun 12, 2009 in Cleveland Events Choo Hits Seagull for Cleveland Walk Off
• Posted Wed, Nov 19, 2008 in Boston Events Red Sox Trade Coco Crisp To Royals
• Posted Thu, Aug 7, 2008 in Boston Events Ellsbury Shines; Sox Take Series From Royals