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The KC Royals can't wait any longer on Carlos Santana
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KC Royals' Wyatt Mills in Detroit after whirlwind week
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Andrew Benintendi, Royals go to arbitration: $8.5M vs $7.3M
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Lopez key hit in 9th after long rain delay, KC tops Cards
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Is this really the infield the KC Royals want?
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Carlos Santana homers from both sides of plate vs. Angels
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Royals' trade of Benintendi could be just the start
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Exploring the trade candidacy of Carlos Santana
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Carlos Santana's homer powers Royals past Orioles
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KC Royals News: Another trade, a waiver claim, and an injury
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