The rest of the league is busy trying to get Jason Bay but the Royals have been busy signing players to minor league contracts. The team has come to agreements with 33 year old catcher Vance Wilson, former Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson, utility man Wilson Betemit and pitcher Jorge Campillo both previously of the Braves, and former first round pick Bryan Bullington.
This collection of players is not going to wow any scouts as a major acquisition but most will see playing time at the major league level. This collecting of low risk players is in line with a team that is looking to cut salary, which is just what Kansas City will be this year. Players like Thompson and Betemit will most likely be on the opening day roster as a low cost alternative.
These low cost alternatives are just the first step in yet another rebuilding plan in Kansas City. These players are bricks that are being laid to build a road that will lead Meche, Guillen, DeJesus and many others to places like Chicago and New York.
Topics: Acquisition, Brad Thompson, Braves, Bricks, Cardinals Pitcher, Dejesus, Jason Bay, jorge campillo, Kansas City, League Contracts, Major League, minor league, Opening Day, Playing Time, Risk Players, Royals, Salary, Utility Man, Vance Wilson, Wilson Betemit
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