MLB Trade Rumors and Signings

The Royals and Billy Butler have agreed to a four year extension worth 30 million dollars, according to NBC Sports.

Royals pitcher Gil Meche announced his retirement today, according USA Today.

The Royals have signed pitcher Jeff Francis to a one-year deal worth a guaranteed 2 million dollars, with the opportunity to earn an additional 2 million dollars.

Brewers trade three prospects and PTBNL for ace Zack Greinke.

The Athletics strike first this offseason in their acquisition of outfielder David DeJesus, who was traded from the Royals for pitchers Vin Mazzaro and Justin Marks.

The Royals intend to listen to "any and all offers" for ace Zack Greinke, according to ESPN.com.

The Reds have acquired infielder Willie Bloomquist from the Royals in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

The Royals have finally unloaded outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants for a player to be named later and cash considerations.

Dodgers acquire Scott Podsednik from Royals

The Giants are interested in Royals outfielder Scott Podsednik, according to AOL.com's Jeff Fletcher.