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Royals Designate Mitch Maier For Assignment

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | July 4, 2012 at 1:36pm CDT

The Royals announced that they designated outfielder Mitch Maier for assignment (Twitter link). They recalled Nathan Adcock and Louis Coleman from Triple-A and optioned Vin Mazzaro to the minor leagues in corresponding moves. Kansas City now has two open spots on its 40-man roster.

Maier, 30, appeared in 32 games for the Royals this year, playing right and center field and pitching one scoreless inning. He posted a .172/.260/.313 batting line in 74 plate appearances. Maier's earning $865K as a first-time arbitration eligible player in 2012.

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  1. twentyfivemanroster

    13 years ago

    Two open spots?  Getting ready for Jake Odorizzi and Wil Myers, I assume 

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    • Jeremy Lemmon

      13 years ago

      One will be for Lorenzo Cain

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      • twentyfivemanroster

        13 years ago

        Yeah, you’re right.  Forgot all about Cain.

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  2. Bob

    13 years ago

    Mitch, thanks for the effort and professionalism through the years.  Enjoyed watching you play in the minors and into the majors.  Good luck as you are a class act.

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    • jill

      13 years ago

       That’s true.  He was a good extra outfielder when they really needed him to be.

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      • Colin Christopher

        13 years ago

        And one of the best pitchers in the organization.

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  3. kcroyals

    13 years ago

    Hate to see Maier go…He’s the epitome of a TEAM player. He’s sat on the bench most of the last 2 years, and never complained about the lack of playing time.

    Cain and Myers would be my assumption to fill the final 2 40 man roster spots…though, where you play Myers right now is the question. The outfield is rather crowded…(Cain, Gordon, Francoeur, Dyson). A Francoeur trade in the offing perhaps?

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  4. ThisGuyRocks

    13 years ago

    Wouldn’t Cain already be on the 40-man?

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    • kcroyals

      13 years ago

      He’s on the 60 day DL…and thus doesn’t count against it currently

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      • Colin Christopher

        13 years ago

        Right, but they’ll just move Paulino to the 60-day to create room for him.

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  5. Dave Young

    13 years ago

    Thanks Mitch! Thanks for always showing class, dignity and professionalism! You truly are a class act! Any team that signs you now is getting A good guy and a TEAM player! Good Luck! 

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  6. mgsports

    13 years ago

    Yes he is.

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  7. RSKelley

    13 years ago

    Maier is a better player than his stats show. The Royals don’t need him, and they’re flooded with outfielders. Wil Myers is the best hitter in the minors, and he’s ready for the promotion. They have Bourgeious (whatever the spelling), Dyson, Cain, Francoeur, Gordon.

    He can hit, and he knows how to get on base. Very good defensive outfielder. Honestly, Maier could’ve had a brighter career if the team gave him more time at third base, or even catcher. 

    It’s unlikely he gets claimed right now. The Yankees could be interested, but his left-handed bat just doesn’t hit righties well enough. Maybe the Orioles or Rays…

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