In a story in USA Today, reporter Bob Nightengale said Kansas City has offered a seven-year, $147-million (U.S.) contract to Hosmer. General manager Dayton Moore on Wednesday declined to comment on a report that indicated the Royals have made an aggressive offer to free agent Eric Hosmer. If the contract offers from the Royals and Padres remain on the table, Hosmer has yet to move on either deal. The club is seeking to trim payroll to close to $110 million or $115 million after carrying club-record payrolls in 2016 and 2017. The Royals see value in retaining Hosmer, a homegrown star who served as a pillar during two World Series runs and a championship.

Source: thestar January 04, 2018 00:11 UTC