Righthanded reliever Juan Cruz was signed by the Royals on Saturday.
Cruz signed a two-year contract with an option for 2011.
The deal was believed to be worth $2.25 million for this year, $3.25 million for 2010 and a club option for $4 million for 2011 with a $500,000 buyout.
Cruz, 30, last season had a 4-0 record with a 2.61 ERA in 57 games for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
He led all National League relievers with 12.37 strikeouts per nine innings, based on his 71 strikeouts in 52 2/3 innings.
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Good move by the Royals. They have Soria at the back end and this offseason they have signed Farnsworth and now Cruz. Good to see a team like the Royals be active in the offseason.
Another good one not signed by the Mets. Is the Madoff money misery affecting the Mets?
I believe the Royals also have to forfeit a hight draft pick for signing Cruz. Which is why he lasted so long on the market. MLB needs to do something about this rule. Its one thing to lose your 1st rounder when you sign a guy Like Texiera or Sabathia, its quite another when signing ODog or Cruz cost you a first rounder. Selig, step it up bud.
$ for Pelfrey
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