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Royals’ Signing of Aroldis Chapman Sparks Plenty of Questions

The Kansas City Royals shocked the baseball world on Thursday when it was reported that they were planning to sign seven-time All-Star relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman to a one-year contract worth a base of $3.75 million pending a physical.

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Royals sign Dominican outfielder Tony Ruiz for $1.2 million

The Royals land the outfielder for $1.2 million, luring him from the Red Sox. The Royals have signed Dominican outfielder Tony Ruiz to a $1.2 million bonus as part of their 2023 international free agent class.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / 18 hours ago

A look back at Royals first year players from 1988

Not a Flash in the pan. My oh my, how things change. In 1987, the Minnesota Twins won the Western Division with a paltry 85 wins, two wins better than the Royals.

Aroldis Chapman News / Yardbarker / January 20

Aroldis Chapman turned down better offer to sign with Royals

Aroldis Chapman reportedly turned down more lucrative offer to sign with Royals

Joining the Royals for his 14th major league season marks the end of Chapman's long tenure with the Yankees. Chapman spent the last seven seasons in the Bronx, where he received three All-Star nods.

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Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Inside The Royals / January 19

Report: Royals Are Signing Seven-Time All-Star Reliever

The Kansas City Royals are a team that underwent some major front office and coaching staff changes during the offseason, but the club's surplus of youth has partially contributed to not many external pieces being added.

Aroldis Chapman News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19

Report: Aroldis Chapman agrees to one-year deal with Royals

Aroldis Chapman will try to revive his career as a reclamation project in the American League. Chapman has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Royals, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Chapman will receive a base salary of $3.75 million, not counting potential incentives.

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MLB News / Bleacher Report / January 19

Report: Former Yankees Closer Aroldis Chapman, Royals Agree to 1-Year, $3.8M Contract

Aroldis Chapman Agrees to CONTRACT With TEAM X Free-agent reliever

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 19

Aroldis Chapman signs with AL team that could trade him midseason

If the team endures a similarly frustrating campaign this year but Chapman is in good form, he’ll likely be flipped this summer for prospects.

...and Chapman reportedly turned down more lucrative offer elsewhere

Johnny Cueto introduces himself to Marlins fans in epic fashion

How will the Phillies handle injury to superstar Bryce Harper?

Tigers' uncertain outfield offers chance for young players to carve out a role

Post-Tommy John players who could impact 2023

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 19

Royals Review Radio: Prospects Live Ranks Royals Top 30 Prospects!

Jared Perkins and Jake Kerns of Prospects Live break down their top 30 Royals prospects with Jacob Milham. Jacob Milham sits down with Jared Perkins and Jake Kerns of Prospects Live, after they released their top 30 Kansas City Royals prospects list!

Bobby Witt Jr. News / CBSSports.com / January 19

Kansas City Royals top prospects 2023: Nick Loftin could join Bobby Witt Jr. in MLB lineup this year

Kansas City's farm is stocked with college bats

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18

Royals, Padres among teams interested in reliever Aroldis Chapman

Both the Royals and Padres have some level of interest free-agent lefty Aroldis Chapman, tweets Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. This comes just one day after the Marlins were also reported to have interest in the former Yankees, Cubs and Reds closer.

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NL East team reportedly showing interest in seven-time All-Star Aroldis Chapman

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 18

Royals have reportedly shown interest in free agent reliever Aroldis Chapman

The 35-year-old lefty brings a lot of baggage. The Royals have reportedly shown interest in free agent reliever Aroldis Chapman, according to MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand.

MLB News / Royals Review / January 18

Royals asked for Twins pitcher Josh Winder in trade talks over Michael A. Taylor

The Royals are looking for more pitching. The Royals were reportedly rejected by the Twins in a proposed trade for pitcher Josh Winder in exchange for Royals outfielder Michael A.

Michael Taylor News / FanNation Inside The Royals / January 18

Twins Reportedly Inquired About Trading for Michael A. Taylor

Intra-division trades in Major League Baseball aren't extremely common, and they're oftentimes more difficult to work out than swaps between clubs that don't see each other as often.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 18

Gavin Cross lone Royals prospect on Baseball America’s annual top 100 list

The 2022 first-round pick comes in at #97. Outfielder Gavin Cross was the lone Royals player on Baseball America’s top 100 prospect list released this week, coming in at #97.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18

Royals wanted promising pitching prospect from Twins for Gold Glove OF

It’s not surprising the Twins wouldn’t relinquish six-plus years of Josh Winder’s services for Michael Taylor, who is only under contract for the 2023 campaign.

Royals hoping for incentive-laden deal with Zack Greinke

Agent Scott Boras miffed by how Mets handled Carlos Correa situation

Marlins, Twins continue to discuss trade possibilities

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 18

Don’t overreact to the international class

These signings are entirely unpredictable The 2023 international signing period has come and gone. The Royals were not in on this year’s top prospects, with their highest rated being RHP Marwys Jorge.

Adalberto Mondesi News / FanNation Inside The Royals / January 18

Putting Together an Adalberto Mondesi Trade Package With Red Sox

The 2022-23 offseason hasn't gone according to plan for the Boston Red Sox, and a large reason why stems from two-time All-Star shortstop Trevor Story undergoing elbow surgery.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 17

“Royals Rally” to be held at Kauffman Stadium on February 4

Come out and see the Royals before they leave for Arizona! The Royals announced they will hold a “Royals Rally” to be held at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 17

What’s left of the free agent catcher market

The Royals may be in the market for a third catcher. Opening Day is just over ten weeks away, but the Royals may still have some fine-tuning to do with their roster before they begin the season on March 30.

Zack Greinke News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16

Royals hoping for incentive-laden deal with Zack Greinke

One report suggests that while Kansas City remains open to bringing Zack Greinke back, the six-time All-Star would likely have to take an incentive-laden contract to return. Such a deal would have a relatively low base salary that’d allow him to unlock bonuses at various innings thresholds.

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Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Inside The Royals / January 16

Making the Case Against the Royals Signing Gary Sanchez

At the end of the 2022 campaign, the Kansas City Royals were rumored to be on the hunt for a backup catcher. The blueprint for such a move was there, as

Zack Greinke News / FanNation Inside The Royals / January 16

Report: Royals Reunion With Zack Greinke Will Take Compromise

The Kansas City Royals' offseason moves have been mainly centered around their pitching. Hiring new pitching coach Brian Sweeney to help lead the way and signing veteran arms like Ryan Yarbrough and Jordan Lyles to add depth to the rotation are respectable starting points, although the bulk of the 2023 results will come from young players.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 16