The Billy Hamilton era in Cincinnati initially ended when the speedy CF was non-tendered at the end of November, but there was at least some speculation that the Reds would be willing to bring Hamilton back at a reduced rate under the right circumstances. That, though, also appears to now be bunk, as Hamilton is reportedly on the cusp of agreeing to a contract with the Kansas City Royals, as Fancred’s Jon Heyman relayed earlier on Monday.
KC, Billy Hamilton have agreed on base pay and are finalizing deal with performance bonuses.