Royals sign RHP Thompson
Brad Thompson - R - Kansas City Royals
Nov. 19, 2009 - 2:10 PM ET
Royals agreed to terms with RHP Brad Thompson on a one-year minor league contract.
As a minor league free agent, Thompson was able to agree to a contract before Friday. The contract doesn't include a spot on Kansas City's 40-man roster, but he stands a pretty good chance of making the roster out of spring training, whether out of the bullpen or as a fifth starter. Thompson, 28, had a 4.36 ERA in parts of five seasons with the St. Louis, including a 4.84 ERA in 32 appearances (eight starts) in 2009.