March 2010
Monday lineup in Goodyear
The Royals travel to Goodyear today to play their second ‘road’ game of 2010 (it is the first game of outside of Surprise). Cincinnati is the opponent for the 2:05 CT, 1:05 MT start. The Reds are training in Arizona for the first time in their storied history after having spring homes all over the country – from Fort Worth to New Orleans to Miami and all points in between. Cincinnati had been stationed in Florida for all but three years since 1923, with the exception being from 1943-45 due to World War II.
Another note about today’s game – Cuban-born lefty Aroldis Chapman is scheduled to make his Cincinnati debut out of the bullpen.
Today’s game will be on 610 Sports in Kansas City and on MLB Gameday Audio.
Here’s your Kansas City lineup:
(DeJesus - RF); (Getz – SS); (Butler – 1B); (Ankiel – CF); (Callaspo – 2B); (Fields – 3B); (Pena - C); (Ka’aihue – DH); (Anderson – LF); (Bannister – P).
Sunday's game cancelled due to rain in Surprise
Fans in Kansas City are finally enjoying a weekend outdoors after a snowy winter. Unfortunately, Mother Nature isn’t cooperating in Arizona. Here’s a picture of a rain-soaked Surprise Stadium. Today’s game between the Royals and Giants has been cancelled. The Royals are scheduled to play the Reds on Monday in Goodyear. That game will air on 610 Sports in Kansas City, beginning at 2:05 Central.
Friday photos: Greinke sharp, Royals win
Zack Greinke pitched 3.0 scoreless innings in his Spring Training debut as the Royals won 4-2 over Texas on Friday. Rick Ankiel hit a triple and added an outfield assist. Brad Thompson, Ankiel’s teammate in St. Louis, made his Kansas City debut in relief of Greinke. Adam Bostick and Roman Colon held Texas scoreless and Bryan Bullington worked the ninth for the save.
It's baseball season! (Anthem photo)
The 2010 Spring Training schedule is underway with the Royals and Rangers playing in Surprise! Listen live on 610 AM in Kansas City or anywhere in the world with MLB’s Gameday Audio (subscription required). Here’s a look at today’s anthem:
Cy Young Celebration set for Friday, April 9
We’re less than two hours from the first Spring Training game and two days from single-game ticket sales! The Royals announced another cool event today – a Cy Young Celebration prior to the 7:10 p.m. game on Friday, April 9 vs. the Boston Red Sox. This will be a tribute to 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke. Plan on arriving early for a special pregame ceremony! Several Royals greats will be in attendance. Single-game tickets for this exciting event will also be available beginning Saturday.
Royals agree to terms with Billy Butler and Alberto Callaspo
The Royals announced today that the club has agreed to terms on 2010 Major League contracts with first baseman Billy Butler and infielder Alberto Callaspo. Consistent with club policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. All players are now signed for the 2010 season.
The 23-year old Butler, the 2009 Les Milgram Player of the Year, led the club with a .301 average, 93 RBI and 51 doubles last season. He also belted 21 home runs in tying for sixth in the league with 73 extra-base hits. The first baseman’s 51 doubles were second in the Majors and the second-most all time in Royals history behind Hal McRae’s 54 in 1977. The 2009 A.L. Player of the Month for September was selected by the Royals in the first round (14th overall) in 2004.
Callaspo, 26, was named the 2009 Joe Burke Special Achievement Award winner after batting .300 with 41 doubles, eight triples, 11 home runs and 73 RBI. Entering his third season with the Royals after being acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Billy Buckner on December 14, 2007, the Venezuelan has hit .302 in 229 games for Kansas City.
Kansas City lineup for Thursday
The Royals and Rangers play tomorrow in Surprise at 2:05 Central/1:05 Mountain time. Thursday’s game can be heard locally on 610 Sports in Kansas City and on participating Royals Radio Network stations. Manager Trey Hillman has announced his lineup for the game:
(Podsednik – LF)
(Kendall – C)
(Butler – 1B)
(Ankiel – CF)
(Guillen – RF)
(Callaspo – DH)
(Gordon – 3B)
(Betancourt – SS)
(Getz – 2B)
(Davies – P)
Rich Harden will be the starter for Texas.
Spring Training photos: Tuesday's Intrasquad Game
The Royals are gearing up for the spring slate with a pair of intrasquad games. Tuesday’s highlights included David DeJesus going 3-for-3, Rick Ankiel hitting two home runs and Aaron Crow throwing two scoreless frames. Here are some photos:
This was a great sight – Mike Aviles is back in game action after having Tommy John surgery last season!
Here is Ankiel crossing the plate after his first home run. He later went back-to-back with Alberto Callaspo.
Crow, who debuted in the Arizona Fall League, made a strong first impression.
Players and coaches gathered around Trey Hillman to talk about the game.
Introducing: Chris Getz
Photographer Chris Vleisides sent along these cool pictures of Chris Getz taking swings at Spring Training. Here are a few facts about one of your newest Royals:
- Getz attended Wake Forest University for one year before transferring to the University of Michigan. Now the former maize and blue star will wear Royal blue!
- Chris played in the Futures Game in 2008.
- He stole 25 bases last season in 27 attempts for the White Sox. The 92.6 percent success rate was the best in the American League among players with at least 10 attempts!
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