Joakim Soria Signs Extension

3yr/8.5m, option years can make it up to 30m.

http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/624510.html

I believe this is a good signing by the Royals. Sometimes, they let their good, young players just slip away. I know Soria doesn't have a real long track record, but I believe this kid is legit with some good stuff. This is a player the Royals can build around.

Nice, the royals need to build around some key players and get them locked up for more then just a year or two. If they can lock up guys like Butler and Alex Gordan, this could be a very good team int he future. Overall a very good deal, and a very legit pitcher who can be very consistent.

Here are some new deals to look at:
1. Jered Weaver, Angels, 25 3-years, $16.5 million
2. Howie Kendrick, Angels, 24 4-years, $12.55 million
3. Ervin Santana, Angels, 25 3-years, $19.5 million
4. Joe Saunders, Angels, 26, 2-years, $7 million
5. Mike Napoli, Angels, 26 3-year, $18 million
6. Hunter Pence, Astros, 25 5-years, $23 million
7. Shaun Marcum, Blue Jays, 26 3-years, $11 million
8. Dustin McGowan, Blue Jays, 26 3-years, $12 million
9. Jeff Francour, Braves, 24 5-years, $32 million
10. Yunel Escobar, Braves, 25 6-years, $28 million
11. J.J Hardy, Brewers, 25 3-years, $20 million
12. Corey Hart, Brewers, 26 4-years, $27 million
13. Ricky Weeks, Brewers, 25 3-years, $15 million
14. Carlos Marmol, Cubs, 25 4-years, $8.5 million
15. Geovany Soto, Cubs, 25 5-years, $25.5 million
16. Stephen Drew, D’Backs, 25 5-year, $28 million
17. Conor Jackson, D’Backs, 26 3-years, $16 million
18. Mark Reynolds, D’Backs, 24 6-years, $31 million
19. Justin Upton, D’Backs, 20 9-years, $95 million
20. Micah Owings, D’Backs, 25 4-years, $31 million
21. Russell Martin, Dodgers, 25 4-year, $34 million
22. Jon Broxton, Dodgers, 23 4-year, $17 million
23. Andre Eithier, Dodgers, 26 3-years, $9.5 million
24. Matt Kemp, Dodgers, 23 6-years, $55 million
25. Chad Billinsgley, Dodgers, 23 5-years, $27.56 million
26. James Loney, Dodgers, 24 4-years, $18.5 million
27. Tim Lincecum, Giants, 23 5-years, $22 million
28. Jonathan Sanchez, Giants, 25 2-years, $5.5 million
29. Felix Hernandez, Mariners, 22 5-years, $56 million
30. Brandon Marrow, Mariners, 23 5-years, $33 million
31. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins, 24 4-years, $42.5 million
32. Scott Olsen, Marlins, 24 3-years, $21.1 million
33. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals, 24 5-years, $42 million
34. Adam Jones, O’s, 22 6-years, $32.4 million
35. Nick Markakis, O’s, 24 4-years, $40 million
36. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres, 26 2-years, $6.5 million
37. Cole Hamles, Phillies, 24 4-years, $33 million
38. Nate McLouth, Pirates, 26 6-years, $41 million
39. Josh Hamilton, Rangers, 26 7-years, $50.5 million
40. Jarrod Salty, Rangers, 23 5-years, $20 million,
41. B.J Upton, Rays, 23 8-years, $75 million
42. Matt Garza, Rays, 24 4-years, $29 million
43. Andy Sonnanstine, Rays, 25 3-years, $11 million
44. Jon Lester, Red Sox, 24 3-years, $18 million
45. Edinson Volquez, Reds, 24 5-years, $22 million
46. Joey Votto, 24 4-years, $16 million
47. Ubaldo Jimenez, Rockies, 24 6-years, $35.5 million
48. Zack Grienke, Royals, 24 5-years, $42 million
49. Jimmy Gobble, Royals, 26 2-years, $4.5 million
50. Billy Butler, Royals, 22 7-years, $39 million
51. Alex Gordon, Royals, 24 4-years, $22 million
52. Justin Verlander, Tigers, 25 5-years, $62 million
53. Delmon Young, Twins, 22 4-years, $28 million
54. Jason Kubel, Twins, 25 2-years, $9 million
55. Carlos Gomez, Twins, 22 7-years, $21 million
56. Carlos Quentin, White Sox, 25 5-years, $26 million
57. John Danks, White Sox, 23 4-years, $18 million
58. Gavin Floyd, White Sox, 25 4-years, $16 million
59. Joba Chamberlain, Yankees, 22 6-years, $47 million

“Royals closer Joakim Soria signed a three-year contract extension with an additional three option years tonight.”

…Good signing. With Soria/Nunez/Ramirez they will have great arms as a 1-2-3 punch for a few more years…

“Yet another hard throwing youngster the Padres let walk away.... Drafted by the Kansas City Royals from the San Diego Padres in the 2006 rule 5 draft.”
…You cant fault the Padres for that one. When a team has so many good BP arms its understandable ~ they cant have all the minor-league kids on the 25-man.

Thanks buddy. Jerk