Staying sharp: Aviles perfects craft in winter ball

After a sparkling rookie season, Royals Player of the Year Mike Aviles made certain to keep his skills honed by competing in the Puerto Rico Winter League.   Full story >
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Photo: In nine winter games, Mike Aviles' average was .281 (9-for-32) with five RBIs.  (AP)

Travel and catch the Royals in Spring Training

Book a Royals Spring Training Travel Package and travel to Surprise, Ariz., to catch Alex Gordon and the Royals as they prepare for the 2009 season.   Book today >
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Mailbag: Jacobs just what the doctor ordered?

Will Mike Jacobs prove the critics wrong and give the Royals a boost? Beat reporter Dick Kaegel answers this question and more in this week's mailbag.   Full story >
  •  Submit a question to the mailbag  •  2009 ticket information  •  Shop for gear

Photo: The Royals hope Mike Jacobs' power numbers offset his on-base percentage.  (AP)

Take 30 percent off all Shop items for one day only

All day Wednesday -- until 11:59 p.m. ET -- every item in the MLB.com Shop is 30 percent off, giving you a perfect opportunity to stock up on holiday gifts.   Shop now >
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Royal increase? KC could spend in free agency

GM Dayton Moore is mum on potential free-agent pickups, but he is certainly clear in saying the Royals could see a bump in payroll this offseason.   Full story >
  •  Royals Hot Stove Tracker  •  Royals Hot Stove blog  •  Hot Stove coverage

Photo: Dayton Moore said the Royals' payroll could increase by 20-25 percent.  (AP)

Support the Royals in MLB.com's TYIB Awards

The Royals' Mitch Maier is up for Top Oddity, while Joakim Soria is eligible for Top Closer in the This Year In Baseball Awards. Voting ends Dec. 5.   VOTE NOW >
     TYIB Nominees: Closer     TYIB Nominees: Oddities  •  Awards '08

 
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