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KC Royals Pursuit of Joakim Soria Signals Shift From Alex Gordon

The KC Royals are rumored to be one of the top three suitors for relief ace Joakim Soria, according to Detroit Free Press reporter Anthony Fenech:

Front-runners for Soria’s services now appear to be Royals, Giants and Rangers.

— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) November 18, 2015

Fenech’s report follows earlier rumors that Joakim Soria was seeking a three-year, $27 million deal. While Soria is said to willing to accept roles other than closer, he still wants to be paid like a top back-end guy.