Odalis Perez’s $9 million option was declined Tuesday by the Kansas City Royals, and fellow pitcher David Riske turned down his $2.9 million player option. The Royals must pay Perez a $1.5 million buyout. Riske filed for free agency. Designated hitter Mike Sweeney filed for free agency as well. Sweeney, the team’s highest-paid player, has seen limited action the past few years because of chronic back…
Posted: October 31st, 2007.
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