“That’s why this offseason we’ve tried to do it from the top down. Carlos Santana Signs: What Deal Means for the Royals. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Another bonus? The Royals are very familiar with Santana from his time in the AL Central. Carlos Santana and Andrew Benintendi topped the list. The deal is for $17.5 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming an MLB Network report. "I've said many times, 'free agency is a flawed way to build your team,'" Moore said. Positions: First Baseman and Catcher Bats: Both • Throws: Right 5-11, 215lb (180cm, 97kg) . It kind of makes your head spin. The Royals won’t have him in the other dugout anymore. @JonHeyman was first on the deal. Two-year deals, we have a little more flexibility in 2022 than we have in 2021, just because of the economics of the game, but financially we're in a position to add a little more money, a little more flexibility in the payroll.". “One of our objectives this offseason was to add a middle-of-the-order bat, someone that would blend in well with our current group, make us a lot better,” Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. Santana, 34, was an All-Star two years ago in Cleveland, when he hit a career-best .281 with 34 homers and 93 RBIs. The Royals were in the middle with a .244 team average last season, but they hit just 68 home runs and were tied with — coincidentally — the Indians for the sixth-worst scoring offense in the majors. Two-year deals, we have a little more flexibility in 2022 than we have in 2021, just because of the economics of the game, but financially we’re in a position to add a little more money, a little more flexibility in the payroll.”, More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, FILE- In this Sept. 29, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana exits the batting cage before Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball series against the New York Yankees in Cleveland. About a week ago, when the club non-tendered Maikel Franco, it seemed that Hunter Dozier would be moving to third.. With players like Ryan O’Hearn and Ryan McBroom spending time at first, neither could be consistent at the plate. Royals’ Carlos Santana becomes the fourth active player with 1,000 career walks. That includes an $8.05 million contract for slugger Jorge Soler and a $3.35 million deal for staff ace Brad Keller. Latest on Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Santana should fill both an offensive need and defensive hold for the Royals. A’s fans haven’t lost their hate for the Astros. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Carlos' name was at the forefront of that based on the opportunity that we perceived that would perhaps present itself for us -- middle of the order, switch hitter, highly professional. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2010 season Santana has hit .288 with 31 homers and 93 RBIs in 151 career games against them, the best of any team in the division. First baseman Carlos Santana has agreed to a contract to join the Royals, the team announced Tuesday. Winning-type player.". (AP) — The Kansas City Royals and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a $17 million, two-year contract that plugs one of their biggest offensive holes while providing some clubhouse leadership for a rebuilding club. With this deal, Santana will be the Royals’ first baseman for the next two years. At the very least, it turns you upside down. The Royals filled one of their biggest needs -- a middle-of-the-order bat -- by agreeing to a two-year deal with first baseman Carlos Santana. "That made the start-up of the conversation go extremely well," Moore said. Royals' Carlos Santana: Gets two-year deal with Royals by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Santana signed a two-year, $17 million deal with the Royals on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of … ... Kansas City began by signing first baseman Carlos Santana, a longtime divisional scourge with the Cleveland Indians, to a $17.5 million, two-year contract to bolster a lineup desperate for power and on-base ability. 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"One of our objectives this offseason was to add a middle-of-the-order bat, someone that would blend in well with our current group, make us a lot better," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. The Kansas City Royals and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a $17 million, two-year contract that plugs one of their biggest … "That's why this offseason we've tried to do it from the top down. — The Kansas City Royals and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a $17 million, two-year contract that plugs one of their biggest … Up today is first baseman, Carlos Santana. The Kansas City Royals addressed a pair of offseason needs Tuesday, signing free agent first baseman Carlos Santana to a two-year contract. (AP) — The buzz was evident from the moment that Whit Merrifield walked into the Royals clubhouse at spring training. Carlos Santana and Andrew Benintendi are joining a Kansas City Royals lineup with plenty of potential that otherwise returns intact. “I’ve said many times, ‘Free agency is a flawed way to build your team,’” Moore said. “You know, once we began our season, we started talking mid-to-late July (about) players that would potentially fit for us. 1 of 2. Kansas City Royals: Carlos Santana provides stability at first base Signing Carlos Santana was a smart move for the Kansas City Royals, as it gives them … He hit 216 homers with 710 RBIs during 10 seasons with the Indians, and he's been durable in playing at least 143 games every season but his rookie year and this past season, when he still suited up for every game for Cleveland. The Mariners won a wild one late. “Carlos Santana puts together some of the best at-bats that you’ll see,” Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy said. The arrival of the longtime Indians slugger and the young Red Sox outfielder filled out a roster that could be sneaky good as the Royals attempt to build on the big step forward they took during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. The Royals are very familiar with Santana from his time in the AL Central. Royals infielder Carlos Santana told reporters February 24, 2021, that he asked Danny Duffy for his number 41 jersey, knowing that Duffy switched to Yordano Ventura's number 30. The Royals also had the inside track on negotiations because Rene Francisco, their vice president and assistant GM, signed Santana as an amateur free agent when he was with the Los Angeles Dodgers in August 2014. https://www.mlb.com/royals/video/carlos-santana-s-diving-stop-x6248 Carlos’s name was at the forefront of that based on the opportunity that we perceived that would perhaps present itself for us — middle of the order, switch hitter, highly professional. The top line was Santana’s offensive production from 2019 while the bottom line was his performance over 60 games in 2020. Santana should fill both an offensive need and defensive hole for the Royals. In 2021, Santana will earn a base salary of $7,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $7,000,000. That was far more than experts thought he'd receive as a free agent. Relief pitcher Mike Minor signed an $18 million, two-year deal and outfielder Michael Taylor a $1.75 million deal for next season, and nearly all their arbitration-eligible players are under contract. Offseason acquisitions Carlos Santana and Andrew Benintendi provided a much-needed combination of small ball and the long ball in clutch situations on … Another bonus? “He’s a tough out. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Royals, 1B Carlos Santana agree to $17 million, 2-year deal By DAVE SKRETTA December 8, 2020 KANSAS CITY, Mo. Royals had been heavy in the first base market and get a veteran with power and on-base skills. "Carlos certainly does that.". Santana struggled offensively last year, slashing just .199/.349/.350 with eight home runs … That includes an $8.05 million contract for slugger Jorge Soler and a $3.35 million deal for staff ace Brad Keller. KANSAS CITY -- Watching Carlos Santana play for Cleveland gave the Royals a pretty good idea of what his presence could do for a lineup. Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana, left, tags out Chicago Cubs' Cameron Maybin on a pickoff in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) KANSAS CITY, Mo. Relief pitcher Mike Minor signed an $18 million, two-year deal and outfielder Michael Taylor a $1.75 million deal for next season, and nearly all their arbitration-eligible players are under contract. The Royals had been quiet the past couple of offseason cycles, letting the young core they plan to lead their next assault on the World Series to grow and develop out of the bright spotlight of the major leagues. The 2021 MLB Draft sounds like it’ll be 20 rounds. The arrival of the longtime Indians slugger and the young Red Sox outfielder filled out a roster that could be sneaky good as the Royals attempt to build on the big step forward they took during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. He hit 216 homers with 710 RBIs during 10 seasons with the Indians, and he’s been durable in playing at least 143 games every season but his rookie year and this past season, when he still suited up for every game for Cleveland. But he slid to .199 with eight homers and 30 RBIs while playing 60 games during the shortened 2020 season, resulting in the Indians declining his $17.5 million option for the upcoming season. 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