Royals acquire OF Josh Anderson for cash considerations in trade with Tigers

September 30th, 2009 Sparky saluted with Tigers' 1984 World Series teamDETROIT — Sparky Anderson says the reunion of the Detroit Tigers' 1984 championship team is special because the whole squad will never be together again. The Hall of Fame manager easily drew the loudest cheers at Comerica Park when he was introduced with his former players and staff as they stood on a wet field Monday night before Detroit's scheduled game against the Minnesota Twins was postponed by rain.

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September 1st, 2009 Yankees acquire minor leaguer Guzman from OriolesBALTIMORE — The New York Yankees have acquired minor league outfielder Freddy Guzman from the Baltimore Orioles. In exchange for Guzman, who will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Orioles will receive a player to be named or cash.

August 16th, 2009 Royals take advantage of Detroit's sloppy defenseDETROIT — Josh Anderson scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on third baseman Ryan Raburn's third error of the game, lifting the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. With one out in the 10th, Anderson reached on a dribbler down the third-base line and David DeJesus followed with a grounder through Raburn's legs.

August 13th, 2009 Indians trade infielder Cannizaro to White SoxCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have traded infielder Andy Cannizaro to the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations. The Indians announced Thursday that Cannizaro will be assigned to Charlotte, Chicago's Triple-A affiliate.

August 1st, 2009 Pirates trade RHP Smith to Blue JaysPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates traded minor league right-hander Sean Smith to the Toronto Blue Jays for future considerations Friday. The 25-year-old Smith, who appeared in the 2006 Futures Game at PNC Park, is a combined 4-3 with a 2.67 ERA in 25 games (four starts) split between Triple-A Indianapolis and Double-A Altoona this season.

July 24th, 2009 Tigers recall OF Carlos Guillen from Triple ADETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have recalled outfielder Carlos Guillen from Triple A Toledo and reinstated him from the disabled list. Guillen, who has been out since May 5 with a right shoulder injury, hit .571 with one RBI in two games with Toledo.

July 9th, 2009 French beats Greinke as Tigers win 3-1DETROIT — Rookie Lucas French outdueled Zack Greinke and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Wednesday night. French (1-0) beat Greinke in just his second career start, holding the Royals to one run and six hits in 6 1-3 innings.

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July 8th, 2009 Tigers 8, Royals 5E_Inge (9), Laird (2). DP_Kansas City 1, Detroit 2.

July 8th, 2009 Royals option Hernandez to Triple-ADETROIT — The Kansas City Royals have designated infielder Luis Hernandez for assignment to make room for Ryan Freel. The Royals acquired Freel from the Chicago Cubs on Monday in exchange for cash and a player to be named.

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July 6th, 2009 Cubs trade INF-OF Freel to RoyalsCHICAGO — The Kansas City Royals are hoping that Ryan Freel can provide the speed and versatility that they've been missing. The Royals acquired the 33-year-old utilityman Monday from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named.

July 4th, 2009 Royals 6, White Sox 4DP_Kansas City 1. LOB_Chicago 6, Kansas City 5.

June 11th, 2009 Tigers 2, White Sox 1DP_Detroit 1, Chicago 1. LOB_Detroit 5, Chicago 4.