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Moustakas returns to Royals lineup, embraces Hosmer

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FILE - In this June 30, 2017, file photo, Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Kansas City, Mo. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Moustakas and Kansas City have agreed to a one-year contract that keeps him with the Royals and guarantees the third baseman $6.5 million. The deal could be worth up to $22.7 million over two seasons, the person said Thursday, March 8, 2018, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

After slow free agent market, Moustakas re-signs with Royals

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FILE - In this June 30, 2017, file photo, Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Kansas City, Mo. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Moustakas and Kansas City have agreed to a one-year contract that keeps him with the Royals and guarantees the third baseman $6.5 million. The deal could be worth up to $22.7 million over two seasons, the person said Thursday, March 8, 2018, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

AP source: Moustakas, Royals agree to $6.5M, 1-year contract

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar, left, holds his jersey next to general manager Dayton Moore after re-signing with the team, during a news conference Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star via AP)

Royals sign SS Escobar to $2.5M, 1-year contract

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Veteran Kansas City Royals players Lorenzo Cain (6), Eric Hosmer (35) and Mike Moustakas (8) acknowledge the crowd as they come out of a baseball game during the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Royals likely bidding fond farewell to championship core

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas celebrates his solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Moustakas breaks Royals’ HR record in 15-5 rout of Jays

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer, left, celebrates his three-run home run with Salvador Perez (13) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals’ core group headed for one last hurrah this September

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield watches a solo home run off Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Chad Bell during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals rout Tigers 16-4, set season highs for runs and hits

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner, left, and Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas greet each other before posing with their All-Star Game &quot;Final Vote&quot; awards prior a baseball game, Friday, July 7, 2017, in Los Angeles. Both were late additions to the All-Star Game roster. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Turner, Moustakas used teamwork to win All-Star final vote

By JOLENE LATIMER - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer watches his two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, June 11, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Moustakas’ two homers lifts Royals to 8-3 win over Padres

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Royals third baseman Moustakas knows clubhouse will change

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Fans watch a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Minnesota Twins at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Sunday, May 25, 2014. The Giants won 8-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

World Series shifts to San Francisco’s quirkly ballpark by bay

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas makes a catch on a ball hit by Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the American League baseball championship series Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Royals edge Orioles 2-1 to take 3-0 lead in ALCS

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

ALCS: Royals beat Orioles 6-4 for 2-0 lead

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas celebrates his home run with Jarrod Dyson, during the 11th inning against the Los Angeles Angels in Game 1 of baseball's AL Division Series in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Royals stun Angels in ALDS Game 1 on Mike Moustakas home run in 11th

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Royals recall 3B Moustakas, activate LH Bueno

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Royals send slumping Moustakas to Omaha

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Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Moustakas leads Royals to 3-2 win over Rockies

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Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer reacts after being called out on strikes with two runners on base in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Cleveland. The Indians won 5-3. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Royals come out swinging, fade in 5-3 loss

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas (8) celebrates his three-run home run with Billy Butler in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Shields, Moustakas lead Royals past Indians 8-2

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