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<table> </table> <hr class="infobox-hr-separator" /> <div class="infobox"> 2 days</p><p> The Royals are characterizing 2008 as the start of a new blue tradition. That means a bunch of new faces. <em>The Star </em>will reintroduce one newcomer each day to get you prepared for that first workout in Surprise, Ariz.</p><p><strong>Meet: </strong>Pitcher Brett Tomko</p><p><strong>Acquired:</strong> Signed Jan. 21 to a one-year contract for $3 million.</p><p><strong>How he fits:</strong> Enters camp as the club’s preferred option as the No. 4 starter but could end up in the bullpen.</p><p><strong>Key stat:</strong> Last year’s 5.55 ERA, while splitting time with the Dodgers and Padres, was the worst of his career.</p><p></div>
The Royals are characterizing 2008 as the start of a new blue tradition. That means a bunch of new faces. The Star will reintroduce one newcomer each day to get you prepared for that first workout in Surprise, Ariz.
Meet: Pitcher Brett Tomko
Acquired: Signed Jan. 21 to a one-year contract for $3 million.
How he fits: Enters camp as the club’s preferred option as the No. 4 starter but could end up in the bullpen.
Key stat: Last year’s 5.55 ERA, while splitting time with the Dodgers and Padres, was the worst of his career.
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