Joe Christensen

Francoeur an integral piece of stronger Royals

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jeff Francoeur played in the World Series for Texas last fall, then signed with a team that seemingly had no chance of putting him back in the Fall Classic this year.

Royals General Manager Dayton Moore, the former Braves executive, convinced Francoeur that Kansas City was the place to be.

Twins' Morneau disappointed by home run dimensions at new stadium

MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins first baseman Justin Morneau said via e-mail Thursday that the team's hitters are "very disappointed" with the organization's decision not to move in the fences at Target Field for next season.

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