Latest Updates
0
Saying Good-bye
My wife and I flew from Dallas, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri with a newborn baby for a job interview. I was finishing up my Master’s degree and looking for a place where we could spend the rest of…Read More
What’s New With Bruce Chen and Joakim Soria
Two significant news bits today: The Royals officially chose to retain Joakim Soria. Â Technically, they rejected the $750,000 buyout which enacted the $6 million salary for 2012. Soria’s 2011 fell…Read More
Kings of Kauffman Mailbag – Ep. 1
I know, everyone does a mailbag. The thing about Kings of Kauffman that (I hope) sets us apart from everyone else is you don’t get the same basic posts day after day. I’m sure the others on staff feel…Read More
Betemit Trade Ends Involuntary Sabbatical
On Tuesday I came across an article by the Kansas City Star’s Sam Mellinger, who discussed the struggles of Mike Moustakas in the early stages of his big league career. Mellinger suggests that the…Read More
Royals Trade Wilson Betemit to Detroit for Two Minor Leaguers
The first of many expected trades occurred this afternoon as the Royals shipped infielder Wilson Betemit to the Tigers for minor league left-handed pitcher Antonio Cruz and catcher Julio Rodriguez. Mike…Read More
And more..
Royal Sabotage
Royals fans knew that 2011 was going to be a bumpy ride. Â After trading Zack Greinke, the starting…Read More
The Walks Heard ‘Round the World
Tonight was a very exciting night for Royals fans. Mark May6th 2011 down in your calendar as the date…Read More
“That’s What Speed Do”
All spring, we heard about how the Royals were going to increase their aggression on the basepaths. Â With…Read More
Road Woes Continue, Indians Sweep Royals
Eric Hosmer went 4-5 with a double and homerun and Mike Moustakas homered twice as the duo drove in…Read More
Bruce Chen Reins In Mariners
In his first start of the season, Bruce Chen gave up three homers and five earned runs in just five…Read More
Mike Aviles Leads Hit Parade Over Twins
It’s this kind of day that we expected from Mike Aviles. Â With a 2-4 day that included two doubles…Read More
Betemit, Getz Take Advantage in Deciding Game
Mike Aviles has had a rough start to his 2011. Â After starting out 3 for his first 26, Ned Yost gave…Read More
POLL: Help Us Complete the FanSided AL Central Team
I’ve mentioned the current project going on in the MLB wing of the FanSided offices this month…Read More
Chasing Balboni
The man steps in, uniform tugging at the wrong contours of his body. Â He’s ready to hit and as…Read More
Rolling Along
Last year, as you’ve probably heard by now, the Royals were second over-all in the Majors in team…Read More
Kettle of Fish: Infield Position Battles
Bowl season is nearing its end. The NFL is about to start its postseason. Football is starting to get…Read More
Winter Meetings Day 2: Zack Greinke is Still a Royal
Day 2 of the winter meetings closed with a lot of smoke, but no fire yet in the hot stove. Â Much of…Read More
Royals Tender Contracts (Though Not to Josh Fields)
The Royals agreed to a $1 million deal with Wilson Betemit which will keep him in Kansas City for 2011…Read More
A Few Minor Transactions
In light of the recent rumors, trades and other commentary going on right now involving the Royals and…Read More
All KC Sports
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas State Wildcats
Minnesota Twins