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. 

Robinson Tejeda came to spring training competing for one of the final two slots in the Royals' bullpen, and he is making it difficult for the Royals not to keep him. 

Robinson Tejeda came to spring training competing for one of the final two slots in the Royals' bullpen, and he is making it difficult for the Royals not to keep him. 

Robinson Tejeda came to spring training competing for one of the final two slots in the Royals' bullpen, and he is making it difficult for the Royals not to keep him. 

Robinson Tejeda is finding new ways to tantalize hitters. 

Zack Greinke said the curveball he threw to Prince Fielder was the best one he's ever had hit out of a park. 

Horacio Ramirez and Kyle Davies helped their bids to make the the Kansas City Royals' rotation. 

The Royals fortified their bullpen by signing hard-throwing Juan Cruz to a two-year contract for $6 million with an option for a third season. 

--DH-1B Billy Butler returned March 6 in a B-game for the first time since being hit by a pitch on his left hand March 1. 

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. 

--DH-1B Billy Butler returned March 6 in a B-game for the first time since being hit by a pitch on his left hand March 1. 

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 Royals fortified their bullpen by signing hard-throwing Juan Cruz to a two-year contract for $6 million with an option for a third season. 

Gil Meche's back feels better, which is great news for the Kansas City Royals. 

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