KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -The Kansas City Royals have reached a three-year agreement with first-round draft pick Aaron Crow. Crow, a hard-throwing right-hander, is guaranteed $3 million even if he doesn't reach majors under the deal that begins next season. He could earn about $4.5 million if he makes it to the big leagues. The Royals announced the major league contract on Thursday and plan to introduce him Friday at Kauffman Stadium. Crow, selected 12th, was not subject to the draft signing deadline because he exhausted his college eligibility at Missouri. He was among just two first-round picks who failed to sign last year, when he was drafted ninth by the Nationals.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
