Spring Training Photograph Album 2007

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Great pics everyone. Keep 'em coming.

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Kansas City Royals third baseman Alex Gordon tries to catch a ball off the bat of San Diego Padres' Manny Alexander during inning of a Cactus League spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 5, 2007. It was a hit for Alexander.


Kansas City Royals second baseman Esteban German spins away from San Diego Padres' Manny Alexander during the second inning of a Cactus League spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 5, 2007. Alexander stole second base on the play.


Kansas City Royals manager Buddy Bell (25) takes out starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa, left, after an injury during the third inning of a Cactus League spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 5, 2007. De La Rosa hurt his hand fielding a ground ball.


Kansas City Royals manager Buddy Bell smiles after talking with team captain Mike Sweeney during a Cactus League spring training baseball game with the San Diego Padres in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 5, 2007.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 05: Mike Sweeney #29 of the Kansas City Royals stands on deck during the MLB spring training game against the San Diego Padres on March 5, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 05: Infielder Alex Gonzalez #30 of the Kansas City Royals fields a ground ball out against the San Diego Padres during the MLB spring training game on March 5, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Padres 9-4.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 05: Infielder Esteban German #3 of the Kansas City Royals in action against the San Diego Padres during the MLB spring training game on March 5, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Padres 9-4.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 05: Esteban German #3 of the Kansas City Royals hits a sacrafice fly against the San Diego Padres during the MLB spring training game on March 5, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Padres 9-4.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 05: David Dejesus #9 of the Kansas City Royals bats against the San Diego Padres during the MLB spring training game on March 5, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Padres 9-4.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 05: A young boy reaches for a baseball on the field before the MLB spring training game between the Kansas City Royals and the San Diego Padres on March 5, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Padres 9-4.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 05: Manager Buddy Bell of the Kansas City Royals tips his hat before the MLB spring training game against the San Diego Padres on March 5, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Padres 9-4.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 05: (L-R) Infielders Alex Gordon #7 and Alex Gonzalez #30 of the Kansas City Royals stand on the field during the MLB spring training game against the San Diego Padres on March 5, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Padres 9-4.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 05: Mark Teahen #24 of the Kansas City Royals bats against the San Diego Padres during the MLB spring training game on March 5, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Padres 9-4.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 05: Alex Gordon #7 of the Kansas City Royals looks on against the San Diego Padres during the MLB spring training game on March 5, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Padres 9-4.

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Kansas City Royals' Jason LaRue, right, is congratulated by teammate Alex Gordon, after hitting a home run hit off Seattle Mariners pitcher Jorge Campillo, background left, which scored Gordon from third in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Thursday, March 8, 2007.


Kansas City Royals manager Buddy Bell chats with a member of his staff during a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Surprise, Ariz., Thursday, March 8, 2007.


Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler, right, is congratulated at home plate after his three-run home run that scored Justin Huber (26) and Angel Sanchez, left rear, in the seventh inning off of Seattle Mariners' Jim Parque during a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Thursday, March 8, 2007.


Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon, picks up a bat after crossing home plate on a home run hit by Jason LaRue off a pitch from Seattle Mariners Jorge Campillo, left rear, in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Thursday, March 8, 2007.

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SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 8: Third baseman Alex Gordon #7 of the Kansas City Royals fields a ball against the Seattle Mariners during Spring Training on March 8, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals won 11-3.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 8: Pitcher Odalis Perez #45 of the Kansas City Royals throws a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during Spring Training on March 8, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals won 11-3.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 08: Pitcher Odalis Perez #45 of the Kansas City Royals throws a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during Spring Training on March 8, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals won 11-3.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 08: Billy Butler #21 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a two run home run against the Seattle Mariners during Spring Training on March 8, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals won 11-3.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 08: Pitcher Roberto Giron #63 of the Kansas City Royals throws a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during Spring Training on March 8, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals won 11-3.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 8: Jason LaRue #6 of the Kansas City Royals greets teammates after hitting a two run home run against the Seattle Mariners during Spring Training on March 8, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals won 11-3.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 8: Billy Butler #21 of the Kansas City Royals watches his two run home run against the Seattle Mariners during Spring Training on March 8, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals won 11-3.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 8: Angel Berroa #4 of the Kansas City Royals sets to bat against the Seattle Mariners during Spring Training on March 8, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals won 11-3.


SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 08: Pitcher David Riske #54 of the Kansas City Royals throws a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during Spring Training on March 8, 2007 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals won 11-3.


Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke throws in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in a spring training baseball game Friday, March 9, 2007, in Phoenix.


Kansas City Royals' Ryan Shealy (43) steals second base as Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks looks to Shealy after fielding the throw in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 9, 2007, in Phoenix.


Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke, right, gets a visit from catcher John Buck, left, and pitching coach Bob McClure in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training baseball game Friday, March 9, 2007, in Phoenix.


Kansas City Royals left fielder Billy Butler tosses the ball back into the infield after Milwaukee Brewers' Tony Gwynn singled in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 9, 2007, in Phoenix.


A cloud of smoke left behind by fireworks set off during the singing of the national anthem lingers over the field during a spring training baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Angels in Surprise, Ariz., Friday, March 9, 2007.


Kansas City Royals pitcher Luke Hudson delivers against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Friday, March 9, 2007.


Kansas City Royals third baseman Alex Gordon, left, tags out Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar, right, on a stolen base attempt in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Friday, March 9, 2007.


Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney follows through on a double off Los Angeles Angels' Phil Seibel that scored Mark Teahen in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Friday, March 9, 2007.


A member of the Kansas City Royals staff, left, and infielder Andres Blanco, right, assist pitcher Leo Nunez, on ground, after Nunez was hit by a ball batted by Los Angeles Angels' Kendry Moreales in the eighth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Friday, March 9, 2007. Nunez left the game with an injury to the right arm. The Angels won 9-6.


Kansas City Royals pitcher Leo Nunez lies on the ground after being hit with a ball, hit back to him by Los Angeles Angels' Kendry Morales in the eighth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Friday, March 9, 2007. Nunez left the game with an injury to the right arm. The Angels won 9-6.


Kansas City Royals pitcher Leo Nunez walks off the mound holding his right arm after being hit with a ball hit back to him by Los Angeles Angels' Kendry Morales in the eighth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Friday, March 9, 2007. Nunez left the game with an injury to the right arm. The Angels won 9-6.


Kansas City Royals' Esteban German (3) loses his helmet after sliding into second on a steal beneath Chicago Cubs' Mark DeRosa, left, in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Saturday, March 10, 2007.


Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney hits his bat during an at-bat against Chicago Cubs' Mark Prior in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Saturday, March 10, 2007. Sweeney walked in the at-bat.


Kansas City Royals shortstop Andres Blanco bobbles a grounder by Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Saturday, March 10, 2007. Theriot was safe at first.


Kansas City Royals' Brandon Duckworth winds up to deliver to the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Saturday, March 10, 2007. The Royals won 6-5.


Kansas City Royals' Gabe DeHoyos delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the ninth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Saturday, March 10, 2007. The Royals won 6-5.


Kansas City Royals' David DeJesus follows through on a home run in the fifth inning off Chicago Cubs' Mark Prior in a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Saturday, March 10, 2007. The Royals won 6-5.

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They must have changed the link to the earlier pictures. I really doing feel like resetting them...it's rather tedious. Just click the main link to Yahoo! Sports and it will provide you with the entire gallery.


Kansas City Royals baserunner Matt Tupman, left, is tagged out by Colorado Rockies shortstop Omar Quintanilla after Tupman was caught in a rundown between first and second in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Tucson, Ariz., on Sunday, March 11, 2007.


Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Joakim Soria works the first inning against the Colorado Rockies in a spring training baseball game in Tucson, Ariz., on Sunday, March 11, 2007.


Kansas City Royals Justin Huber, left, congratulates teammate Billy Butler after his two-run homer in the ninth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, in Tucson, Ariz., on Sunday, March 11, 2007.


A member of the Kansas City Royals staff, center kneeling, and catcher Jason LaRue, left, assist pitcher Brian Bannister, bottom after Bannister was hit in the left knee by a ball during a "B" spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Ariz., Sunday, March 11, 2007.


Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister, lays on the ground after he was hit in the left knee by a ball during a "B" spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Ariz., Sunday, March 11, 2007. Bannister, who is still competing for one of the spots on the rotation, was unable to continue playing.


Kansas City Royals Ryan Shealy is seen during Cactus League spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 5, 2007. Shealy's favorite thing about Kansas City is its location, about 500 miles away from Colorado Rockies All-Star first baseman, Todd Helton.


Chicago Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa, right, looks on as Kansas City Royals' Ryan Shealy, left, looks back toward first after reaching second safely on a ground out by John Buck in the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Saturday, March 10, 2007. Shealy's favorite thing about Kansas City is its location, about 500 miles away from Colorado Rockies All-Star first baseman Todd Helton. It's nothing personal. But as long as Shealy and Helton were in Denver at the same time, Shealy was never going to play more than a few games a year.

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Kansas City Royals third baseman Alex Gonzalez is unable to reach a single by Los Angeles Angels Brandon Wood in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 12, 2007.


Kansas City Royals pitcher Gil Meche delivers to the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 12, 2007, in Surprise, Ariz. The Angels won 11-4.

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Kansas City Royals second baseman Esteban German can't get a glove on a base hit by Los Angeles Angels' Chone Figgins during the fourth inning of their spring training baseball game in Tempe, Ariz., Tuesday, March 13, 2007.


Los Angeles Angels' Garret Anderson rounds the bases after a two-run homer as Kansas City Royals pitcher Neal Musser looks away during the fourth inning of their spring training baseball game in Tempe, Ariz., Tuesday, March 13, 2007.


Kansas City Royals third baseman Alex Gordon tries to field a base hit by Los Angeles Angels' Jeff Mathis during the fifth inning of their spring training baseball game in Tempe, Ariz., Tuesday, March 13, 2007.


Kansas City Royals pitcher Gil Meche (55) ducks down as third baseman Alex Gonzalez, left, attempts the throw to first after fielding a slow roller by Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 12, 2007. Aybar was safe at first in the 11-4 Angels win.


Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney runs up the first base line after connecting for a double in the second inning off a pitch from Los Angeles Angels' Hector Carrasco in a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 12, 2007. The Royals lost 11-4.


Los Angeles Angels first baseman Kendry Morales (22) tags out Kansas City Royals' David DeJesus, left, on a pickoff in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 12, 2007. The Angels won 11-4.

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Andres Blanco, left, tags out Colorado Rockies' Alexis Gomez at second base on a steal attempt in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in Surprise, Ariz.


Kansas City Royals' Mark Teahen , right, is congratulated at home plate by teammates Mike Sweeney (29), and Esteban German (3), after Teahen hit a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies pitcher Rodrigo Lopez in the third inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in Surprise, Ariz.


Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon, right, slides safely into third after hitting a triple as Colorado Rockies third baseman Frank Menechino, left, fields the throw from right fielder Jeff Baker, not shown, in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in Surprise, Ariz.

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San Francisco Giants catcher Bengie Molina, left, prepares to tag out Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney, right, in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Thursday, March 15, 2007.

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Second base umpire Todd Tichenor, right, looks on as Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon, bottom, slides safely into second under San Francisco Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel for a double off Barry Zito in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Thursday, March 15, 2007. The Royals won 7-6.

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Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney follows through on a two-run double in the first inning off San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito during a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Thursday, March 15, 2007. The Royals won 7-6.

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Kansas City Royals pitcher Brandon Duckworth makes a warmup throw as he enters a baseball game in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants, during spring training in Surprise, Ariz., Thursday, March 15, 2007. The Royals won 7-6.

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Seattle Mariners' Willie Bloomquist, left, beats the tag of Kansas City Royals catcher John Buck while scoring in the third inning of their spring training baseball game in Peoria, Ariz., Friday, March 16, 2007. Bloomquist scored from first on a double by Ichiro Suzuki.

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Kansas City Royals left fielder Emil Brown can't handle the sun as he falls down trying to catch a fly ball hit by Seattle Mariners' Jose Vidro in the first inning of their spring training baseball game in Peoria, Ariz. Friday, March 16, 2007. Vidrto was credited with a double.

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Kansas City Royals starter Brian Bannister works in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners during their spring training baseball game in Peoria, Ariz. Friday, March 16, 2007. Bannister lasted three and two-thirds innings, allowing six runs on seven hits.

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Kansas City Royals second baseman Andres Blanco makes a difficult throw across his body after charging a slow roller hit by Seattle Mariners' Ben Broussard in the fourth inning of their spring training baseball game in Peoria, Ariz. Friday, March 16, 2007. Broussard beat the throw for an infield single.

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Kansas City royals left fielder Emil Brown stretches out to catch a low liner hit by Seattle Mariners' Adrian Beltre in the third inning of their spring training baseball game in Peoria, Ariz. Friday, March 16, 2007.

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Kansas City Royals third baseman Alex Gordon, left, waits for the throw as Arizona Diamondbacks' Brian Barden attempts to reach third for a triple during a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Saturday, March 17, 2007. Barden was out on the play.

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Wearing a green ball cap in honor of St. Patrick's Day, Kansas City Royals manager Buddy Bell signs autographs before a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Surprise, Ariz., Saturday, March 17, 2007. The Diamondbacks won 6-3.

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Kansas City Royals pitcher Gil Meche gives a look to first base before delivering to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Saturday, March 17, 2007. The Diamondbacks won 6-3.

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Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon swings on his solo home run off of San Francisco Giants' Noah Lowry in the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sunday, March 18, 2007. At left is Giants' Benjie Molina.


Kansas City Royals' Odalis Perez throws a warmup pitch before facing the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sunday, March 18, 2007.


Kansas City Royals' Angel Berroa, right, forces out San Francisco Giants' Rich Aurilia at second base on a double play ground ball hit by Ray Durham in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sunday, March 18, 2007.

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Fans look on as Kansas City Royals center fielder Mark Teahen (24) is unable to reach an inside-the-park home run ball by Chicago White Sox' Juan Uribe in the second inning off of Zack Greinke during a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday March 19, 2007. The Royals won 4-3.


Kansas City Royals reliever Octavio Dotel delivers to the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 19, 2007. Dotel pitched two innings, giving up one hit with five strikeouts in the 4-3 Royals' win.


Kansas City Royals' Ross Gload, left, is congratulated by Mike Sweeney, following Gload's solo home run off Chicago White Sox pitcher David Aardsma in the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 19, 2007. The Royals won 4-3.


Chicago White Sox shortstop Robert Valido (77) lands on top of Kansas City Royals' Adam Greenberg, bottom, after a collision at second on a ball hit by Royals' Ryan Shealy in the eighth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 19, 2007. Greenberg was safe on the play in the 4-3 Royals win.


Kansas City Royals center fielder Mark Teahen, rear, looks on as right fielder Ross Gload makes a catch on a fly ball hit by Chicago White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 19, 2007. The Royals won 4-3.

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Kansas City Royals reliever Octavio Dotel delivers to the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 19, 2007. Dotel pitched two innings, giving up one hit with five strikeouts in the 4-3 Royals' win.


Kansas City Royals' Ross Gload, left, is congratulated by Mike Sweeney, following Gload's solo home run off Chicago White Sox pitcher David Aardsma in the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 19, 2007. The Royals won 4-3.


Kansas City Royals center fielder Mark Teahen, rear, looks on as right fielder Ross Gload makes a catch on a fly ball hit by Chicago White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 19, 2007. The Royals won 4-3.


Oakland Athletics shortstop Bobby Crosby, right, waits for the throw as Kansas City Royals' Ross Gload steals second during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Wednesday, March 21, 2007.


Oakland Athletics shortstop Bobby Crosby keeps the tag on as Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon, left, calls for time after doubling off Joe Blanton in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Wednesday, March 21, 2007. The Royals announced Wednesday that Gordon would be their opening-day third baseman.


Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney, front, scores past Oakland Athletics catcher Adam Melhuse on a double to center by Alex Gordon in the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Wednesday, March 21, 2007.


Oakland Athletics catcher Adam Melhuse, left rear, looks away as Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney, center, is congratulated by Reggie Sanders, right, after Sweeney scored on a double to center by Alex Gordon in the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Wednesday, March 21, 2007.


Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister delivers to the Oakland Athletics in the third inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in Surprise, Ariz.


Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon follows through on a grounder to second on a pitch from Oakland Athletics' Ron Flores in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Wednesday, March 21, 2007. Gordon, who was out at first, was named the starting third baseman this season by the Royals Wednesday.


Kansas City Royals' Mark Teahen, right, steals second as Oakland Athletics shortstop Antonio Perez, left, is unable to handle the throw in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Wednesday, March 21, 2007.