Kansas City Star: Royals

Royals notebook: Class A reliever is only roster addition before deadline

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:30 CST

The Royals added hard-throwing reliever Henry Barrera to their 40-man roster before Thursday’s deadline after clearing space by designating lefty Tyler Lumsden for assignment.

Royals acquire Crisp from Boston for Ramon Ramirez

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:03 CST

Say this about Royals general manager Dayton Moore: He promised change this winter, and he meant it.

Crisp is still feisty, but the trade shows a diplomatic side, too

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:03 CST

The Royals' new center fielder is a fighter. Maybe you saw the clip of him rushing the mound and throwing a big punch (that missed) at a Tampa Bay pitcher last summer.

Coco Crisp career statistics

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:31 CST

Year Team	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
2002 Cleveland	127	16	33	9	2	1	9	11	19	4	.260
2003 Cleveland	414	55	110	15	6	3	27	23	51	15	.266
2004 Cleveland	491	78	146	24	2	15	71	36	69	20	.297
2005 Cleveland	594	86	178	42	4	16	69	44	81	15	.300
2006 Boston	413	58	109	22	2	8	36	31	67	22	.264
2007 Boston	526	85	141	28	7	6	60	50	84	28	.268
2008 Boston	361	55	102	18	3	7	41	35	59	20	.283
Totals	2,926	433	819	158	26	56	313	230	430	124	.280

Crisp gives Royals a whole new look

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:49 CST

One thing we know for certain about Royals general manager Dayton Moore: The man has no problem dealing away relief pitchers. In his brief two-plus years as GM, he has traded away Jeremy Affeldt, J.P. Howell, Ambiorix Burgos, Andy Sisco, Octavio Dotel and Leo Nuñez. On Tuesday, he traded away another reliever, Ram-Ram, Ramon Ramirez, to Boston for that sugar-coated outfielder, Coco Crisp.

Royals get Coco Crisp from Red Sox for Ramon Ramirez

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:53 CST

The Royals pulled off their second major trade of the off-season Wednesday morning by acquiring outfielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox for reliever Ramon Ramirez.

Cubs showing interest in Royals' Teahen

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:36 CST

The search by the Chicago Cubs for a left-handed bat is targeting Royals outfielder Mark Teahen as a possible solution.

Cubs showing interest in Royals' Teahen

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:33 CST

The search by the Chicago Cubs for a left-handed bat is targeting Royals outfielder Mark Teahen as a possible solution.

Baseball free agents

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:16 CST

The 171 players who have filed for free agency: KANSAS CITY (1): Mark Grudzielanek, 2b. BALTIMORE (4): Juan Castro, ss; Alex Cintron, ss; Kevin Millar, 1b; Jay Payton, of.

Royals notebook: Ex-Phillies assistant general manager added to front office

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:31 CST

The Royals made something of a free-agent splash Friday by adding former Philadelphia assistant general manager Mike Arbuckle to their front office.

Royals notebook: Ex-Phillies assistant GM added to front office

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:30 CST

The Royals made something of a free-agent splash Friday by adding former Philadelphia assistant general manager Mike Arbuckle to their front office.