Sanders pays Kansas City a visit
11/16/2005
KANSAS CITY -- Free agent outfielder Reggie Sanders was in Kansas City on Wednesday morning for a visit with the Royals.
Other than acknowledging Sanders' visit, general manager Allard Baird would not comment.
Sanders could be the answer for a power-hitting corner outfielder that the Royals have sought for more than a year. At 37, however, he's not the younger version that the Royals would prefer.
"He was in yesterday and met with us and he's here this morning," Baird said, "and that's it."
The chances of signing Sanders?
"No idea," Baird said.
Baird was more talkative about the Royals' efforts to sign right-hander Elmer Dessens as a veteran for the bullpen.
"We have interest in him for that middle role," Baird said. "He did a good job for the Dodgers. He has some versatility -- you could spot-start him -- but, more importantly, we look at him for a relief role for us."
Dessens, 34, had a 1-2 record with a 3.56 ERA, lowest for the Dodgers last season. A former starter for the Diamondbacks and the Reds, his Major League record is 41-51.
Baird said Dessens has not been signed.
Sanders last season had 21 home runs and 54 RBIs for the Cardinals despite playing just 93 games because of a leg injury. He was with the Reds from 1991-98, but has since played for six other clubs.
In 2001, Sanders hit 33 home runs with 90 RBIs for the Diamondbacks. He batted .304 in the World Series that year and also appeared in the Fall Classic with the 2002 Giants and the 2004 Cardinals.
Reportedly, the Cardinals, Twins, Mariners and Marlins also have interest in him.
Last season, Sanders' salary was $4 million; Dessens earned $1.3 million.
Source: http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/
KANSAS CITY -- Free agent outfielder Reggie Sanders was in Kansas City on Wednesday morning for a visit with the Royals.
Other than acknowledging Sanders' visit, general manager Allard Baird would not comment.
Sanders could be the answer for a power-hitting corner outfielder that the Royals have sought for more than a year. At 37, however, he's not the younger version that the Royals would prefer.
"He was in yesterday and met with us and he's here this morning," Baird said, "and that's it."
The chances of signing Sanders?
"No idea," Baird said.
Baird was more talkative about the Royals' efforts to sign right-hander Elmer Dessens as a veteran for the bullpen.
"We have interest in him for that middle role," Baird said. "He did a good job for the Dodgers. He has some versatility -- you could spot-start him -- but, more importantly, we look at him for a relief role for us."
Dessens, 34, had a 1-2 record with a 3.56 ERA, lowest for the Dodgers last season. A former starter for the Diamondbacks and the Reds, his Major League record is 41-51.
Baird said Dessens has not been signed.
Sanders last season had 21 home runs and 54 RBIs for the Cardinals despite playing just 93 games because of a leg injury. He was with the Reds from 1991-98, but has since played for six other clubs.
In 2001, Sanders hit 33 home runs with 90 RBIs for the Diamondbacks. He batted .304 in the World Series that year and also appeared in the Fall Classic with the 2002 Giants and the 2004 Cardinals.
Reportedly, the Cardinals, Twins, Mariners and Marlins also have interest in him.
Last season, Sanders' salary was $4 million; Dessens earned $1.3 million.
Source: http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/
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