Royals viewing options, will base its roster decisions on keeping players in system
64 days ago
Here's the breakdown on the remaining positional battles:Second base: It's a true competition between Chris Getz and Johnny Giavotella because both have options remaining.
Younger Royals won plenty during their time in the minor leagues
65 days ago
"When Class A Burlington (Iowa) won the rain-shortened 2008 Midwest League title, Giavotella hit .625 and scored five runs in the series, while Moustakas batted .375 with two doubles and a home run.
Recap: Cleveland vs. Kansas City
66 days ago
Johnny Giavotella drove in two with a double and Chris Getz contributed an RBI for the Royals.
Royals double its way to a win over the Indians
66 days ago
Mike Moustakas, David Lough, Johnny Giavotella and Chris Getz all had doubles.
Recap: Oakland vs. Kansas City
68 days ago
Alex Gordon clubbed a solo homer, while Max Ramirez and Johnny Giavotella both added an RBI for the Royals (13-2), who dropped their second game of the spring.
Ventura impressive in first start
71 days ago
Johnny Giavotella and Brett Hayes each drove in four runs, Yordano Ventura pitched three hitless innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 13-2 Saturday.
Recap: San Francisco vs. Kansas City
71 days ago
Johnny Giavotella finished 3-for-4 with four RBI as Kansas City whipped San Francisco, 13-2, in Cactus League play.
2B for Royals is up for grabs
71 days ago
While Getz is considered better defensively than Giavotella, he has only 31 extra-base hits in 793 at-bats with the Royals.
Getz-Giavotella competition should go down to final days of Royals' camp
75 days ago
"Case in point: Giavotella has already saved first baseman Eric Hosmer from two errors with well-anticipated backup plays on hard ground balls.
Shields makes Royals debut in 5-4 win over Padres
80 days ago
Kansas City's Johnny Giavotella had a single and two RBIs, and San Diego's Alexi Amarista had a two-run double.NOTES: Padres RHP Edinson Volquez is to make his last spring training start Saturday...