The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. 

Abbott and Costello could do a "Who's on First" and a "Who's on Second" routine with the Royals. 

--RHP Sidney Ponson, who signed a minor league deal with the Royals last week, made his Cactus League debut on March 26. 

Ichiro Suzuki didn't want to spend time talking about jealous teammates, a divisive clubhouse or record flops from a year ago. 

Abbott and Costello could do a "Who's on First" and a "Who's on Second" routine with the Royals. 

--RHP Gil Meche will start on Opening Day, manager Trey Hillman announced. 

The Royals' punchless offense added two key components via offseason trades: slugging 1B Mike Jacobs, who hit 32 homers for the Marlins, and leadoff hitter CF Coco Crisp from the Red Sox. 

The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox. 

The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox. 

The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox. 

The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox. 

You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series . 

2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p. 

2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p. 

2009 Kansas City Royals ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.