Miguel Olivo

Miguel Olivo - Kansas City Royals
  • Avg .249
  • HR 23
  • RBI 65
  • Runs 51
  • SB 5
Kansas City Royals
  • Height: 6-0
  • Weight: 220
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Born: Jul 15, 1978 - Villa Vasquez
  • College: None
  • Draft: None

News and Notes

News and Notes
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 Player Notes

Nov 6 The Royals declined the 2010 contract option on Olivo, the Kansas City Star reports.

Recommendation: Olivo led the Royals with 23 home runs in 2009 and is reportedly seeking a multiyear contract. He immediately becomes a free agent.

RotoWire


Nov 5 C Miguel Olivo and the Royals have a mutual option of $3.3 million for 2010. A decision on Olivo's status should be decided soon. Olivo hit .249 last season and led the club with a career-high 23 home runs but walked only 19 times, while striking out 126 times. There is a $100,000 buyout for the Royals if they elect not to bring him back. Yahoo! Sports

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