Seattle Post-Intelligencer Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year deal with outfielder Rick Ankiel. The Kansas City Star reports that the ... Other Sports Article LOUIS -- Longtime St. Louis Cardinal Rick Ankiel does not appear to be a candidate for the fourth outfield spot. General manager John Mozeliak said Ankiel is seeking a full-time job and the Cardinals are set with Matt Holliday in left, Colby Rasmus in center and Ryan Ludwick in right. Rangers ink Greene ARLINGTON, Texas -- Infielder Khalil Greene and the Rangers finalized a $750,000, one-year contract on Thursday. Texas was looking for a utility infielder who could play shortstop after the departure of free agent Omar Vizquel, who signed with the Chicago White Sox. Greene has played 678 games at shortstop in his career, and his only 16 games a... Baseball Beat with Bruce Levine Other free-agent outfielders the Cubs have interest in include Reed Johnson, Xavier Nady and Rick Ankiel. Nady is an intriguing possibility because of his ... Johnny Damon on a Return To the Bronx For the spot in left field, the Yankees could be looking at Damon, Rick Ankiel, Reed Johnson, or even Endy Chavez as options. Brett Gardner is the current left-fielder for Opening Day 2010 in Boston, but not too many fans are sold on the idea of having such a young guy play for the Yankees. Kepner asked Damon whether a return to the Bronx has been ruled out. Damon replied to Kepner's text message saying, "I never say never anymore."As of now the 2010 Opening Day Lineup might look a bit like this: 1. Derek Jeter - SS2. Curtis Granderson - CF3. Mark Teixeira - 1B4. Alex Rodriguez - 3B5. Jorge Posada - C6. Nick Johnson - DH7. Robinson Cano - 2B... Bad Article URL Royals, Ankiel agree to deal: The Royals reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Rick Ankiel on a one-year deal worth $3.25 million, with a mutual ... Tigers have options for upgrading their offense Rick Ankiel: His star shined brightest two years ago when he logged his first full season in the majors since making the much-publicized transition from ... New York Yankees Considering Rocco Baldelli for Left Field Then there are names like Rick Ankiel who has been out there as an option. The one man that the Yankees have been overlooking is Rocco Baldelli.  Baldelli signed with the Red Sox last offseason, but had very little playing time. Before playing for the Red Sox, he had a stint with the Tampa Bay Rays. He had a couple of decent seasons, but was always limited because of injuries, which may turn off the Yankees to Baldelli.  The Yankees probably like the fact that he can be a good right-handed hitter for their line-up and hit well against lefties. Baldelli is a .295 hitter against lefties throughout his career. According to multiple sources, he was a very well l...

Cubs And Jonny Gomes (Rick Ankiel, who was also speculated to be in the Cubs' mix, signed with Kansas City Thursday.) Drawbacks to signing Gomes? Durability is the top issue. ...

Championship Weekend is Here (LA Times) Rick Ankiel (aka 'The Natural,' who got busted using HGH) signs with the Royals. (SI) Caps defeat Penguins, 6-3; Ovechkin and Crosby will do ...

Saints Fans Create Super Vibe Tim Floyd, Rick Ankiel vs. Franklin Guttierez, Prince vs. Rally Songs and More. The Opening Pitch: You will never hear an NFL game atmosphere like the Super ...