Royals invite 16 non-roster players

The Royals today announced an initial list of non-roster invitees for Spring Training.  All 16 players are signed to minor league contracts for 2010.  The list is as follows:

Pitchers

Bryan Bullington (RHP)  – signed minor league contract on November 30
Adam Bostick (LHP) – agreed to terms today
Jorge Campillo (RHP) -signed on November 19
Bruce Chen (LHP)  – agreed to terms today
Francisco Rosario (RHP) – agreed to terms today
Josh Rupe (RHP) – signed on November 27
Brad Thompson (RHP) – signed on November 20

Catchers

Edwin Bellorin – signed on November 24
Cody Clark – re-signed on October 26
Steve Lerud – signed on December 6
Vance Wilson – agreed to terms today

Infielders

Wilson Betemit – signed on November 13
Irving Falu – re-signed on October 23
Ernesto Mejia – agreed to terms on December 10

Outfielders

Buck Coats – signed on November 30
Scott Thorman – re-signed on October 6