KC Royals News: Greg Holland And Latest Royals Trade

The KC Royals continue to keep a low-profile this offseason as they tweak a World Series roster for next season.

It’s been quiet for the Kansas City Royals so far this offseason as fans await decisions regarding the future of the team.

Yesterday, the Royals non-tendered reliever Greg Holland, according to MLBTradeRumors.com, making him an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. He was owed a projected $11 million next year through arbitration. It’s not out of the question that the Royals would try to bring him back.

The big names – Alex Gordon and Ben Zobrist – are still on the market as the rest of the league seems to be aggressively pursuing the two proven veterans.

Here’s a look at the latest KC Royals news and notes from FanSided:

Cueto Rejects $120 Million Offer From Diamondbacks (FanSided)

"Arizona general manager Dave Stewart traveled to meet with Cueto in the Dominican Republic, where Cueto turned down the offer over the past week. The indications offered by Stewart on the meetings with Cueto and his agent Bryce Dixon is that it was not location that was the issue, rather it was Cueto is seeking a more lucrative deal."

KC Royals Should Know Fate Of Ben Zobrist Soon (Kings of Kauffman)

"Zobrist also fit seemlessly into the Royals lineup. A player who has decent power and makes excellent contact, Zobrist posted a .284/.364/.453 batting line with seven home runs and 16 doubles in Kansas City."

Kansas City Royals: Johnny Cueto Market Still Wide Open (KC Kingdom)

"There’s 1,420 full Major League innings on Cueto’s arm, a good amount for a soon-to-be 30-year-old pitcher, but it’s not enough to scare teams away. He’s ultimately a finesse pitcher, an easy thrower, and a guy with natural, effortless movement on the ball. And he’s right in his prime."

Check out the latest KC Royals news and notes from around the rest of the web:

Kansas City Royals’ World Series Share Worth $370,069 (ESPN)

More from KC Kingdom

"Kansas City split $25.16 million into 58 full shares, 8.37 partial shares and 50 cash awards. The Mets divided $16.77 million into 44 full shares, 11.05 partial shares and 25 cash awards, with the amount of a full share easily topping the previous record of $291,668 for a World Series loser, set by Detroit in 2012, and the Royals’ $230,700 last year."

Royals Acquire Backup Catcher Tony Cruz From Cardinals (Fox Sports)

"Cruz gives the Royals an experienced backup behind All-Star Salvador Perez. Still in the picture, for the moment, is Drew Butera, Perez’s backup in 2015. Butera is eligible for salary arbitration, and the Royals must decide by today whether they will offer him a contract."

Champs Look To Fill Multiple Needs Efficiently (MLB.com)

"Whether the Royals fill those needs via the free-agent market or through the trade market is the big question. Finances could be a concern in terms of free-agent acquisitions, and a farm system thinned by the non-waiver Trade Deadline deals for Johnny Cueto and Ben Zobrist could deter significant trades."

Pros And Cons Of Alex Gordon To The Cubs (Sports On Earth)

"Defensively, Gordon is as good as it gets in left field. For those who overreacted to Kyle Schwarber’s postseason outfield defense, visions of Gordon manning Wrigley’s left field are enticing. His arm and range are elite."

Next: Royals: Alex Gordon Draws League-Wide Interest

It’s hard to know exactly what direction the Royals will head this offseason, but it’s safe to say most pieces are already in place for another playoff run in 2015.

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