Brad Thompson

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Royals Claim Texeira Off Waivers

The Royals claimed 24-year old right-hander Kanekoa Texeira off waivers and designated Brad Thompson for assignment. Texeira had a 5.30 ERA in 16 appearances for Seattle with a 1.714 WHIP. Thompson…Read More

Royals Rewind: 5/24-5/30

When last we saw our Royal blue heroes, they were coming back down to earth after an initial hot streak under new manager Ned Yost.  After a hot start to the week, the Royals dropped the last two games…Read More

The Bullpen: Use As Prescribed

So the scouting report on new manager Ned Yost tells us that he likes to structure his bullpen around specific roles and rarely varies from them. That wouldn’t be my approach – I think it’s…Read More

Bullpen Shakeup: Juan Cruz released, Luis Mendoza DFA

If you’re looking at the Royals lineup tonight as they take on Minnesota, you’ll notice two names missing. Earlier today, both Bob Dutton and Mike Swanson have announced that RHP Juan Cruz…Read More

Transaction catch-up

I am way behind on the team’s transactions the last couple of weeks.  This is a relatively stripped down recap of the moves, but for posterity I thought I’d get all of this posted. Between…Read More

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ST game 2 recap (3/5): Greinke’s return

From a 13-3 loss to a 4-2 win.  Even in spring training, the difference is Royals ace Zack Greinke.…Read More

Kyle Farnsworth in the fifth spot?

Don’t get me wrong, I am a fan of outside the box thinking, but this is a little too outside the…Read More

IRF Reacts to Brad Thompson

My IRF (Inner Royals Fan) got some good news* when it was announced the Royals had signed RHP-Brad Thompson…Read More