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Royals | Johnny Giavotella optioned

KFFL — The Kansas City Royals have optioned 2B Johnny Giavotella to Triple-A Omaha, meaning that 2B ...

March 24, 2013

Chris Getz named opening day second baseman

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Royals have chosen to go with Chris Getz as the opening day second baseman after optioning Johnny Giavotella on Saturday, reports MLB.com.Getz, 29, has earned the job by hitting .372 this spring over 43 at-bats with a home run, six RBI, three stolen bases and a .426 on-base percentage. Getz hit .275 over 189 at-bats with the Royals last year.

March 24, 2013

Johnny Giavotella optioned to Triple-A

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Royals optioned infielder Johnny Giavotella to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday, reports MLB.com. Giavotella, who was hitting .267 on the spring with a homer, 11 RBI and eight strikeouts, was battling for the second base job but appears he's lost out to Chris Getz.

March 24, 2013

Getz wins Royals' job at second base; Giavotella sent to minors

Kansas City Star — Chris Getz will open the season as the Royals' starting second baseman after out-playing Johnny Giavotella in a closely monitored competition throughout spring training. The Royals made the call Saturday morning by optioning Giavotella to Class AAA Omaha.

Kansas City Royals March 23, 2013

Royals second-base battle close

Topeka Capital-Journal — SURPRISE, Ariz. — The names Chris Getz and Johnny Giavotella appear right next to each other on an alphabetical listing of the Kansas City Royals who are still in spring training camp. Call it fitting. The race between them for the second baseman’s job is just that close. read more

Kansas City Royals March 11, 2013

Royals pound out 20 hits to beat Giants 13-2

Kansas City Star — Johnny Giavotella and David Lough paced an 20-hit attack Saturday afternoon that carried the Royals to a 13-2 bludgeoning of the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Kansas City Royals March 9, 2013

Royals' Ventura impressive in first start; KC tops Giants 13-2

Topeka Capital-Journal — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Johnny Giavotella and Brett Hayes each drove in four runs, Yordano Ventura pitched three hitless innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 13-2 Saturday. Billy Butler and David Lough each added three hits. The Royals finished with 20 hits, including nine in 12/3 innings against Giants starter Yusmeiro Petit. Brandon Belt hit his fourth homer for the Giants. read more

Kansas City Royals March 9, 2013

Giavotella, Getz battling again for KC's second-base spot

Topeka Capital-Journal — SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Kansas City Royals don’t have that many open spots for a team coming off a 90-loss season. For the second straight March, Johnny Giavotella and Chris Getz are competing for the second base job. The Royals went 21-22 when Giavotella started at second base last season and 30-25 when Getz was the starter. Of course, it was Yuniesky Betancourt who earned the opening-day nod at second so anything could happen this time around. “I’m prepared as I can be,” Giavotella said. “I worked very hard this offseason. I look to prove it and show it on the field.” read more

Kansas City Royals March 8, 2013

Yost to give Getz, Giavotella some outfield work

Kansas City Star — This was going to happen earlier, but the Royals were just playing too well. Manager Ned Yost said Thursday that he plans to use some players in different positions in the near future. That goes for the second-base competition between Chris Getz and Johnny Giavotella. Both are expected to get a look in the outfield this spring.

Kansas City Royals March 7, 2013

Battle between Getz, Giavotella should go to final days of Royals camp

Kansas City Star — It only seems Chris Getz (pictured) and Johnny Giavotella began battling one another years ago for duty as the Royals' starting second baseman. It's actually been less than two years. No matter. The Getz-Gio competition is center stage this spring in camp largely because the Royals have so few undetermined jobs.

Kansas City Royals March 5, 2013

Getz gets results from new stance

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Royals second baseman Chris Getz has tweaked his stance this spring as he competes with Johnny Giavotella for the starting job at second base. It paid off in Friday's Cactus League game against the Reds as he went 1 for 2 with a home run in the 3-2 win. "I was just fooling around with some stuff, and I don't know. Tried something new today and connected," Getz said. "Was able to get a quick result, I guess. A positive result." Getz has gone 4 for 12 (.333) with two RBI and a stolen base through six spring games.

March 2, 2013

Camp chat with Royals' Moustakas, Giavotella

Kansas City Star — The Royals' Mike Moustakas and Johnny Giavotella answered fans' questions before their Wednesday morning workout at spring training.

Kansas City Royals February 20, 2013

Send questions for Royals' Moustakas, Giavotella

Kansas City Star — Have questions for the Royals' Mike Moustakas (pictured) or Johnny Giavotella? Send them to npoell@kcstar.com or tweet @nicolepoell. She'll sit down with Moustakas and Gio before Wednesday's day in camp in Surprise, Ariz.

Kansas City Royals February 19, 2013

Giavotella has one man to beat

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Kansas City manager Ned Yost said Saturday that the second base job is basically a two-man battle between Chris Getz and Johnny Giavotella, reports the Kansas City Star. All other players in camp are vying for utility spots.

February 16, 2013

Giavotella 'ready to break out'

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Royals infielders Chris Getz and Johnny Giavotella will battle for the starting job at second base this spring and manager Ned Yost can't wait for the competition to begin, according to the The Kansas City Star. “I think it’s really going to be interesting, the competition at second base between Chris Getz and Johnny Giavotella,” Yost said. “I think both guys are ready for the competition. Chris Getz looks tremendous. he’s healthy. He looks like he’s added some bulk, and looks like he’s ready to go. I think that Johnny is ready to break out and be the player that he’s always been in the minor ...

February 4, 2013

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