The Kansas City Royals signed veteran hurlers Wandy Rodriguez and Joba Chamberlain to minor-league contracts on Sunday. Right now, both figure to be experience major-league insurance in case the KC Royals pitching staff suffers an injury between now and October. Yet, they’re also something else.The signings show just have far the Kansas City Royals have come in the minds of their peers.
The KC Royals have become a combination of Mecca and Lourdes for pitchers seeking a quick fix for their major-league career.
Back in 2007, general manager Dayton Moore had to overpay to get Gil Meche to sign a long-term contract in Kansas City.