Royals Royals Sign Rick Ankiel

Marco Polo · 01-22-2010, 10:37 AM

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/com...to-the-royals/

Former Cardinal Rick Ankiel, 30, is headed to the Kansas City Royals, the Kansas City Star is reporting.
Ankiel signed a one-year deal for $3.25 million with a mutual option for 2011 worth $6 million.
Ankiel, who started as a pitcher for the Cardinals but transitioned to the outfield after a well-documented loss of control as a pitcher after the 2000 playoffs. He hit .264 with 25 homers in 2008 but dropped to .231 with 11 in 327 at-bats last season.
The Cards have committed to Colby Rasmus in center and didn’t consider re-signing Ankiel.

As a Cards fan, I always liked him and wish him luck in Blue!

01-22-2010, 10:37 AM	Topic Starter
Marco Polo Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 41°59.4′N 87°39.6'W Casino cash: $3978908	Royals Sign Rick Ankiel http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/com...to-the-royals/ Former Cardinal Rick Ankiel, 30, is headed to the Kansas City Royals, the Kansas City Star is reporting. Ankiel signed a one-year deal for $3.25 million with a mutual option for 2011 worth $6 million. Ankiel, who started as a pitcher for the Cardinals but transitioned to the outfield after a well-documented loss of control as a pitcher after the 2000 playoffs. He hit .264 with 25 homers in 2008 but dropped to .231 with 11 in 327 at-bats last season. The Cards have committed to Colby Rasmus in center and didn’t consider re-signing Ankiel. As a Cards fan, I always liked him and wish him luck in Blue!
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