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Early FA returns
The Royals have made a few moves as the winter meetings wind down
They have sent Ruppert Jones and Rich Gale to the Yankees
in exchange the Royals have received Steve Rogers.
This is in line with the new ownership group in the Bronx, moving older higher paid vets for promising younger talent. However, the new owner has little patience and intends to win sooner than later.
The club also introduced Claudell Washington as its newest FA acquisition
Bob Watson turned his monster season into a new contract with the White Sox
Tug McGraw and Rick Rhoden have signed with the Reds
Darrell Evans, Rick Dempsey and Fergie Jenkins have signed with the Giants
Dwight Evans is now a Tiger
Jose Cruz and Jack Clark headed to Milwaukee
Oscar Gamble lands in Texas
Rusty Staub signs with the Padres
Roy Smalley signs with the Dodgers
Padres acquire Hosken Powell from Twins for Eric Show
Yankees deal Butch Hobson to the Astros for Joe Sambito
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