The Yankees may not have seen what the Royals are doing. Chris Wilmoth, writing for MLB Trade Rumors, reports that the Kansas City Royals have signed five veteran pitchers to minor league deals:
“The Royals have signed veteran righties Chris Withrow, Al Alburquerque and Brandon League to minor league deals with Spring Training invites, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com writes. Flanagan also notes the minor league signings of pitchers Bobby Parnell and Jonathan Sanchez, which had been previously reported; those two will combine with Withrow, Albuquerque and League to form a long list of formerly effective veterans who could compete for spots on the Royals’ pitching staff.