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Royals 2008 camp roster
FIELD STAFF
Trey Hillman (22), manager; Dave Owen (6), bench coach; Bob McClure (33), pitching coach; Mike Barnett (8), hitting coach; Luis Silverio (17), third-base coach; Rusty Kuntz (18), first-base coach; and John Mizerock (50), bullpen coach
KEY DATES
•Wednesday: Pitchers and catchers report
•Thursday: First workout
•Feb. 18: Position players report
•Feb. 19: First full-squad workout
•Feb. 27: Exhibition opener vs. Texas, 2:05 p.m.
•March 31: Season opener at Detroit, 12:05 p.m.
•April 8: Home opener vs. Yankees, 3:10 p.m.
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PITCHERS (20)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
49 John Bale L-L 33 6-4 220
Will get look as starter but should end up in bullpen
19 Brian Bannister R-R 27 6-2 210
Looking to build on successful rookie season
47 Ryan Braun R-R 27 6-1 220
Must prove he can get big-league hitters out
28 Kyle Davies R-R 24 6-2 205
Will get chance to win starting job; has options
36 Jorge De La Rosa L-L 26 6-1 210
Patience wearing thin on his inconsistency
41 Jimmy Gobble L-L 26 6-3 200
Established himself in ’07 as reliable reliever
23 Zack Greinke R-R 24 6-2 185
Is this the year he puts everything together?
44 Luke Hochevar R-R 24 6-5 205
Top pick in ’06 could pitch way into rotation
34 Luke Hudson R-R 30 6-3 205
Could win starting job if shoulder is sound
37 Tyler Lumsden L-L 24 6-4 215
Must prove he still rates as top prospect
45 Ron Mahay L-L 36 6-2 190
Veteran lefty seems set for setup role
55 Gil Meche R-R 29 6-3 220
Must continue to validate five-year contract
58 Neal Musser L-L 27 6-1 235
Could get squeezed in lefty-heavy bullpen
46 Leo Nuñez R-R 24 6-1 175
Best chance is to land job as long reliever
57 Joel Peralta R-R 32 5-11 190
Versatility should ensure he gets a bullpen job
56 Julio Pimentel R-R 22 6-1 190
Part of the future; here for a look
53 Carlos Rosa R-R 23 6-1 185
Club must decide where he fits, starting or relief
48 Joakim Soria R-R 23 6-3 185
The closer from day one after strong rookie year
25 Brett Tomko R-R 34 6-4 220
Veteran is early-line favorite as No. 4 starter
27 Yasuhiko Yabuta R-R 34 6-2 185
Must import his setup success from Japan
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CATCHERS (3)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
14 John Buck R-R 27 6-3 220
Can he play well enough to avoid platoon duty?
21 Miguel Olivo R-R 29 6-0 220
Solid backup is ready if Buck slips
12 Matt Tupman L-R 28 5-11 185
Headed back to minors, barring an injury
INFIELDERS (11)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
16 Billy Butler R-R 21 6-1 240
Pitchers sure to adjust, how well can he readjust?
13 Alberto Callaspo S-R 24 5-9 180
Door open to impress as long-term second baseman
3 Esteban German R-R 30 5-9 195
Slips back to superutility role
7 Ross Gload L-L 31 6-1 190
Veteran is solid contributor if not overused
4 Alex Gordon L-R 24 6-1 220
Club’s future hinges on him reaching potential
15 Mark Grudzielanek R-R 37 6-1 200
Probably the last go-round for steady vet
30 Justin Huber R-R 25 6-2 205
Too soon to quit on, but must reestablish himself
39 Mario Lisson R-R 23 6-2 210
Here for a look, nothing more
1 Tony Peña Jr. R-R 27 6-2 180
Shortstop is already evolving into clubhouse leader
38 Angel Sanchez R-R 24 6-2 190
Must show he’s recovered from elbow injury
43 Ryan Shealy R-R 28 6-5 240
Can reclaim first-base job if he has a solid spring
OUTFIELDERS (6)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
32 Shane Costa L-R 26 6-0 190
Hard to see where he fits
9 David DeJesus L-L 28 6-0 190
Center fielder is now seen as a reliable veteran
2 Joey Gathright L-R 26 5-10 185
Made big strides in ’07; can he do it again?
11 Jose Guillen R-R 31 6-0 195
Being counted on to add much-needed muscle
35 Mitch Maier L-R 25 6-2 205
A potential fourth outfielder if not for numbers crunch
24 Mark Teahen L-R 26 6-3 210
Much depends on whether he recaptures ’06 form
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PITCHERS (11)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
65 Roman Colon R-R 28 6-6 225
Power arm is worth a look after injuries in ’07
31 Brandon Duckworth R-R 32 6-1 215
Could again make club as swing reliever
71 John Foster L-L 29 6-0 200
Must show he’s back from ’06 elbow surgery
63 Roberto Giron R-R 32 6-2 195
15-year pro has never pitched in big leagues
62 Ben Hendrickson R-R 27 6-4 205
Merits a look after ’07 work at Omaha
51 Brian Lawrence R-R 31 6-0 195
Vet seeking return from ’06 shoulder surgery
52 Mike Maroth L-L 30 6-0 180
Troubled last two years by elbow problems
91 Hideo Nomo R-R 39 6-2 220
Japanese trailblazer seeks to prove he’s not done
68 Matt Peterson R-R 26 6-5 222
Blossomed last year after shift to bullpen
66 Chin-hui Tsao R-R 26 6-1 210
Could be a factor in pen if shoulder is healthy
61 Matt Wright R-R 26 6-4 220
Had strong showing for USA in World Cup
CATCHERS (4)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
64 Adam Donachie R-R 24 6-1 235
’02 second-round pick has struggled with bat
67 Damaso Espino S-R 24 6-1 210
Yet to show big-league potential
54 Ken Huckaby R-R 37 6-1 240
Veteran should aid young arms — in minors
70 Kiel Thibault R-R 24 6-0 200
Must show more bat to rate as prospect
INFIELDERS (4)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
72 Mike Aviles R-R 27 5-9 195
Will get chance to show versatility for future
40 Angel Berroa R-R 30 6-0 195
Does he get released or sent back to Omaha?
26 Jason Smith L-R 30 6-3 200
Trade for Callaspo reduces him to insurance
74 Mike Stodolka L-L 26 6-2 215
Strong play at 1B merits look for former pitcher
OUTFIELDERS (2)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
59 Damon Hollins R-L 33 5-11 180
28 HRs in ’05-06 for Rays, spent ’07 in Japan
73 Chris Lubanski L-L 23 6-3 210
Time for ’03 first-round pick to make move
Royals 2008 camp roster
FIELD STAFF
Trey Hillman (22), manager; Dave Owen (6), bench coach; Bob McClure (33), pitching coach; Mike Barnett (8), hitting coach; Luis Silverio (17), third-base coach; Rusty Kuntz (18), first-base coach; and John Mizerock (50), bullpen coach
KEY DATES
•Wednesday: Pitchers and catchers report
•Thursday: First workout
•Feb. 18: Position players report
•Feb. 19: First full-squad workout
•Feb. 27: Exhibition opener vs. Texas, 2:05 p.m.
•March 31: Season opener at Detroit, 12:05 p.m.
•April 8: Home opener vs. Yankees, 3:10 p.m.
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PITCHERS (20)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
49 John Bale L-L 33 6-4 220
Will get look as starter but should end up in bullpen
19 Brian Bannister R-R 27 6-2 210
Looking to build on successful rookie season
47 Ryan Braun R-R 27 6-1 220
Must prove he can get big-league hitters out
28 Kyle Davies R-R 24 6-2 205
Will get chance to win starting job; has options
36 Jorge De La Rosa L-L 26 6-1 210
Patience wearing thin on his inconsistency
41 Jimmy Gobble L-L 26 6-3 200
Established himself in ’07 as reliable reliever
23 Zack Greinke R-R 24 6-2 185
Is this the year he puts everything together?
44 Luke Hochevar R-R 24 6-5 205
Top pick in ’06 could pitch way into rotation
34 Luke Hudson R-R 30 6-3 205
Could win starting job if shoulder is sound
37 Tyler Lumsden L-L 24 6-4 215
Must prove he still rates as top prospect
45 Ron Mahay L-L 36 6-2 190
Veteran lefty seems set for setup role
55 Gil Meche R-R 29 6-3 220
Must continue to validate five-year contract
58 Neal Musser L-L 27 6-1 235
Could get squeezed in lefty-heavy bullpen
46 Leo Nuñez R-R 24 6-1 175
Best chance is to land job as long reliever
57 Joel Peralta R-R 32 5-11 190
Versatility should ensure he gets a bullpen job
56 Julio Pimentel R-R 22 6-1 190
Part of the future; here for a look
53 Carlos Rosa R-R 23 6-1 185
Club must decide where he fits, starting or relief
48 Joakim Soria R-R 23 6-3 185
The closer from day one after strong rookie year
25 Brett Tomko R-R 34 6-4 220
Veteran is early-line favorite as No. 4 starter
27 Yasuhiko Yabuta R-R 34 6-2 185
Must import his setup success from Japan
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CATCHERS (3)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
14 John Buck R-R 27 6-3 220
Can he play well enough to avoid platoon duty?
21 Miguel Olivo R-R 29 6-0 220
Solid backup is ready if Buck slips
12 Matt Tupman L-R 28 5-11 185
Headed back to minors, barring an injury
INFIELDERS (11)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
16 Billy Butler R-R 21 6-1 240
Pitchers sure to adjust, how well can he readjust?
13 Alberto Callaspo S-R 24 5-9 180
Door open to impress as long-term second baseman
3 Esteban German R-R 30 5-9 195
Slips back to superutility role
7 Ross Gload L-L 31 6-1 190
Veteran is solid contributor if not overused
4 Alex Gordon L-R 24 6-1 220
Club’s future hinges on him reaching potential
15 Mark Grudzielanek R-R 37 6-1 200
Probably the last go-round for steady vet
30 Justin Huber R-R 25 6-2 205
Too soon to quit on, but must reestablish himself
39 Mario Lisson R-R 23 6-2 210
Here for a look, nothing more
1 Tony Peña Jr. R-R 27 6-2 180
Shortstop is already evolving into clubhouse leader
38 Angel Sanchez R-R 24 6-2 190
Must show he’s recovered from elbow injury
43 Ryan Shealy R-R 28 6-5 240
Can reclaim first-base job if he has a solid spring
OUTFIELDERS (6)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
32 Shane Costa L-R 26 6-0 190
Hard to see where he fits
9 David DeJesus L-L 28 6-0 190
Center fielder is now seen as a reliable veteran
2 Joey Gathright L-R 26 5-10 185
Made big strides in ’07; can he do it again?
11 Jose Guillen R-R 31 6-0 195
Being counted on to add much-needed muscle
35 Mitch Maier L-R 25 6-2 205
A potential fourth outfielder if not for numbers crunch
24 Mark Teahen L-R 26 6-3 210
Much depends on whether he recaptures ’06 form
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PITCHERS (11)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
65 Roman Colon R-R 28 6-6 225
Power arm is worth a look after injuries in ’07
31 Brandon Duckworth R-R 32 6-1 215
Could again make club as swing reliever
71 John Foster L-L 29 6-0 200
Must show he’s back from ’06 elbow surgery
63 Roberto Giron R-R 32 6-2 195
15-year pro has never pitched in big leagues
62 Ben Hendrickson R-R 27 6-4 205
Merits a look after ’07 work at Omaha
51 Brian Lawrence R-R 31 6-0 195
Vet seeking return from ’06 shoulder surgery
52 Mike Maroth L-L 30 6-0 180
Troubled last two years by elbow problems
91 Hideo Nomo R-R 39 6-2 220
Japanese trailblazer seeks to prove he’s not done
68 Matt Peterson R-R 26 6-5 222
Blossomed last year after shift to bullpen
66 Chin-hui Tsao R-R 26 6-1 210
Could be a factor in pen if shoulder is healthy
61 Matt Wright R-R 26 6-4 220
Had strong showing for USA in World Cup
CATCHERS (4)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
64 Adam Donachie R-R 24 6-1 235
’02 second-round pick has struggled with bat
67 Damaso Espino S-R 24 6-1 210
Yet to show big-league potential
54 Ken Huckaby R-R 37 6-1 240
Veteran should aid young arms — in minors
70 Kiel Thibault R-R 24 6-0 200
Must show more bat to rate as prospect
INFIELDERS (4)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
72 Mike Aviles R-R 27 5-9 195
Will get chance to show versatility for future
40 Angel Berroa R-R 30 6-0 195
Does he get released or sent back to Omaha?
26 Jason Smith L-R 30 6-3 200
Trade for Callaspo reduces him to insurance
74 Mike Stodolka L-L 26 6-2 215
Strong play at 1B merits look for former pitcher
OUTFIELDERS (2)
NO. PLAYER B-T AGE HT. WT.
59 Damon Hollins R-L 33 5-11 180
28 HRs in ’05-06 for Rays, spent ’07 in Japan
73 Chris Lubanski L-L 23 6-3 210
Time for ’03 first-round pick to make move