Report: Royals, Volquez Agree to 2-Yr/$20M Deal — bleacherreport.com

In an effort to build their starting rotation in the event James Shields doesn't return, the Kansas City Royals have reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with Edinson Volquez.      According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, Volquez's pact with the Royals is for $20 million over two years: royals and volquez in agreement, $20, 2 yrs. While Volquez did have a strong 3.04 ERA with Pittsburgh last season, there are reasons the Royals should be concerned that it won't happen again. The 31-year-old has always been erratic with his control, which didn't stop last year; he posted 71 walks and tied for the National League lead with 15 wild pitches in 192.2 innings. 

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