December 11, 2008 Kyle Farnsworth has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the Royals worth $9.25 million, according to ESPN. The signing is pending a physical.
Our View:Farnsworth held a poor 1.52 WHIP over 60.1 innings of relief in 2008, but the 32-year-old could benefit from a fresh start in Kansas City and provide adequate depth to their pen.
December 4, 2008 Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports believes the Royals may pursue reliever Kyle Farnsworth.
Our View:Farnsworth held a 1.52 WHIP over 60.1 innings of relief in 2008, but the righty would provide adequate depth to the Royals' bullpen.
September 16, 2008 Kyle Farnsworth lost his first game since joining the Tigers on Monday. Entering the game in the bottom of the eighth with an 8-7 lead, he allowed seven baserunners and four runs while recording just two outs.
Our View:Farnsworth has now given up six earned runs on six hits and three walks while getting his last three outs. The 32-year-old had been pitching relatively well for Detroit before the recent implosion.
August 18, 2008 Kyle Farnsworth was unavailable to pitch Sunday due to back stiffness, according to the Detroit Free Press. Manager Jim Leyland commented, "Our bullpen's in total disarray. It has been all year."
Our View:Farnsworth hopes to be available Monday for the series opener against the Rangers.
July 30, 2008 Kyle Farnsworth has been traded to the Tigers in exchange for catcher Ivan Rodriguez, according to ESPN.
Our View:Farnsworth will help an ailing Tigers' pen, and his numbers should benefit from playing his home games at pitcher-friendly Comerica Park. Farns could emerge as a candidate to close out games if Fernando Rodney struggles and Joel Zumaya cannot bounce back healthy.
