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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan
Royals Claim Chris Volstad
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [October 26, 2012 at 3:20pm CST]
The Royals claimed Chris Volstad off of waivers from the Cubs, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports (on Twitter).
The right-hander had been a non-tender candidate in Chicago following a season in which he posted a 6.31 ERA in 111 1/3 innings. He earned $2.7MM in 2012 as a first time eligible player and his salary can't be reduced by more than 20% if he's tendered a contract again through the arbitration process.
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This is the type of move they should always explore as a small-market team. Volstad is a big, talented guy. There's always the chance you unlock that potential. If you do, it's a big plus. If you don't, oh well, and you move on.
Ryan Vogelsong is a similar guy. That's worked out pretty well for the Giants.