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Kansas City Royals News and Rumors

Ex-manager Valentine says Ortiz quit on Red Sox

CNNSI.com

BOSTON (AP) -- Former Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine says David Ortiz spent more time than expected on the disabled list then returned to it after playing one game when the team made a major trade that signaled it would not compete for a postseason ber…

Jake Kaplan, MLB.com

Outfielder Wil Myers, the top prospect in the Kansas City Royals organization, was named the recipient of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award as the Topps/Minor League Player of the Year on Tuesday.