Royals moves for Santana, Benintendi proof it s time to win
The Royals had been quiet the past couple of off-season cycles, letting the young core they plan to lead their next assault on the World Series to grow and develop out of the bright spotlight of the major leagues.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Royals had been quiet the past couple of off-season cycles, letting the young core they plan to lead their next assault on the World Series to grow and develop out of the bright spotlight of the major leagues.
Two significant moves the past couple of months are evidence the waiting is done.
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Most of the buzz yesterday was around the Andrew Benintiendi trade. Max collected many of them in this article so we won’t repost them here.
And. that’s it. Want a listicle?
The AP created Spring Training preview capsules for each AL Central team:
Kansas City Royals
First Workout: Feb. 17/22.
He’s Here: LHP Mike Minor, 1B/DH Carlos Santana, OF Andrew Benintendi, RHP Wade Davis, RHP Ervin Santana, CF Michael A. Taylor, RHP Carlos Sanabria, 2B Hanser Alberto.
He’s Outta Here: LF Alex Gordon, OF Franchy Cordero, RHP Ian Kennedy, 3B Maikel Franco, RHP Glenn Sparkman, RHP Matt Harvey.
AL Central teams at the start of spring training
By The Associated PressFebruary 11, 2021 GMT
2020: 36-24, first place, lost to Houston in first round of playoffs.
Training Town: Fort Myers, Florida.
Park: Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex.
First Workout: Feb. 19/23.
He’s Here: SS Andrelton Simmons, RHP Alex Colomé, LHP J.A. Happ, RHP Hansel Robles, RHP Shaun Anderson, RHP Ian Hamilton, OF Keon Broxton, LHP Andrew Albers.
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He’s Outta Here: LF Eddie Rosario, RHP Sergio Romo, RHP Trevor May, RHP Jake Odorizzi, INF/OF Marwin Gonzalez, LHP Rich Hill, RHP Tyler Clippard, RHP Matt Wisler, INF Ehire Adrianza, C Alex Avila.