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http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/01/royals-to-sign-ian-kennedy.html
Royals To Sign Ian Kennedy.
MLBtraderumors
The Royals have agreed to terms with Ian Kennedy on a five-year, $70MM deal.
For the Royals, the appeal of adding a starting pitcher is obvious. Despite winning the World Series in 2015, the team?s 4.34 rotation ERA was fourth-worst in the American League. They had not yet significantly upgraded that rotation this offseason, and they projected to have Edinson Volquez, Yordano Ventura, Kris Medlen, Danny Duffy and veteran Chris Young each taking the ball every fifth day. Kennedy should, at the very least, significantly improve their rotation depth. His weaknesses might also be somewhat minimized in Kansas City. While Kauffman Stadium is by no means a pitcher?s park, it does limit home runs, and the Royals? strong outfield defense should help Kennedy turn his fly balls into outs.
Royals To Sign Ian Kennedy.
MLBtraderumors
The Royals have agreed to terms with Ian Kennedy on a five-year, $70MM deal.
For the Royals, the appeal of adding a starting pitcher is obvious. Despite winning the World Series in 2015, the team?s 4.34 rotation ERA was fourth-worst in the American League. They had not yet significantly upgraded that rotation this offseason, and they projected to have Edinson Volquez, Yordano Ventura, Kris Medlen, Danny Duffy and veteran Chris Young each taking the ball every fifth day. Kennedy should, at the very least, significantly improve their rotation depth. His weaknesses might also be somewhat minimized in Kansas City. While Kauffman Stadium is by no means a pitcher?s park, it does limit home runs, and the Royals? strong outfield defense should help Kennedy turn his fly balls into outs.
