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He lost his job at the end of 2010 but was still anointed the Los Angeles Dodgers closer last year. He lasted five weeks on the job. He went on the DL on May 4 with elbow pain and didn't pitch in another big-league game. With the Royals, he'll be a...
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The discussion begins with Joakim Soria. Really the Royals fantasy guy, if you are a traditional saves-centric league. Nevertheless, the Royals semi-demoted him briefly last season. Moreover, if he's traded, it might be to a contender that already has...
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Joakim Soria (48) delivers to the plate in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Seattle. Kansas City defeated Seattle, 4-2. View Photo »
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He will be used in a setup role to closer Joakim Soria and will help solidify what we feel is a young and talented bullpen.
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A hard strike thrower, he'll need to mind his control to be an effective middle-rotation starter. RHP Jonathan Broxton: Another guy coming off injury, the physically-imposing Broxton underwent minor right elbow surgery in September. He was heralded as...
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So that leads to the question will Jose Valverde survive beyond 2012 in the Motor City or will they go in a different direction keeping in mind they traded away the player they dubbed as the ” future closer” in Ryan Perry. Looking ahead at the 2013...
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The art of the compromise is strong. 2 – Dayton Moore has signed three young players to long-term contracts: Joakim Soria, Zack Greinke and Billy Butler. Soria was never eligible for arbitration, but in the instances of Greinke and Butler, both sides...
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Oakland Athletics' Jemile Weeks strikes out swinging against Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Joakim Soria during the ninth inning of their baseball game in Oakland, Calif. , Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. Kansas City won the game 11-6. View Photo »
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He will be used in a set up role to closer Joakim Soria and will help solidify what we feel is a young and talented bullpen.
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They gave big free-agent contracts to Gil Meche and José Guillen. They signed Zack Greinke, Joakim Soria and Billy Butler to long-term deals. They gave out record amounts to amateurs through the draft and internationally. The narrative is changing, but...
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Notice I said “potential.” You may recall that when Soria was asked to briefly step down from the closer role last year due to poor performance, the team wasn’t presented with any save opportunities. So, we were not able to learn whether Aaron Crow,...
About Joakim Soria
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Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos (b. May 18, 1984 in Monclova, Coahuila, México) is a right handed closer with the Kansas City Royals of the American League. Full Article
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Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria wipes his head after loading the bases with New York Yankees in the ninth inning, but was able to pitch his way out of the hole for a Royals win in their MLB American League baseball game in Kansas City, Missouri August 17, 2011.
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Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria winds up a ninth inning pitch during the Royals' win over the New York Yankees in their MLB American League baseball game in Kansas City, Missouri August 17, 2011.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 07: Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals throws in the ninth inning during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on August 7, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals won 4-3.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 04: Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals throws in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on August 4, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals won 9-4.
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Joakim Soria, right, is congratulated by catcher Brayan Pena after they defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-3 in a baseball game on Sunday, July 31, 2011, in Cleveland.
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CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 30: Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals reacts to giving up a run to tie the game in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on July 30, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Royals 5-2.
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Joakim Soria, right, hugs catcher Matt Treanor after they defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, July 28, 2011.
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Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria winds up a ninth inning pitch during the Royal's win over the Chicago White Sox in their MLB American League baseball game in Kansas City, Missouri July 19, 2011.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 15: Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning on July 15, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Royals defeated the Twins 2-1.
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 05: Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals pitches against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning on July 5, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Royals defeated the White Sox 5-3.
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Kansas City Royals closing pitcher Joakim Soria right, celebrates with catcher Matt Treanor after defeating the Chicago White Sox 5-3 in a baseball game in Chicago, Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
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DENVER, CO - JULY 1: Charlie Blackmon #8 of the Colorado Rockies rounds third base after hitting a solo homerun in the eighth inning against relief pitcher Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals at Coors Field on July 1, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Royals 9-0.
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DENVER, CO - JULY 1: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies singles in the eighth inning against relief pitcher Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals at Coors Field on July 1, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Royals 9-0.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 25: Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals throws in the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Kauffman Stadium on June 25, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals won 3-2.
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ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 10: Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 10, 2011 in Anaheim, California. The Royals defeated the Angels 4-2.
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Joakim Soria, left, and catcher Brayan Pena celebrate a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game, Friday, May 20, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.
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DETROIT, MI - APRIL 10: Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals throws a ninth inning pitch while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. Kansas City won the game 9-5.
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Joakim Soria (48) delivers to the plate in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Seattle. Kansas City defeated Seattle, 4-2.
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Oakland Athletics' Jemile Weeks strikes out swinging against Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Joakim Soria during the ninth inning of their baseball game in Oakland, Calif. , Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. Kansas City won the game 11-6.
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Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (L) and pitcher Joakim Soria celebrate their win against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto August 23, 2011.
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New York Yankees designated hitter Jorge Posada reacts to striking out from Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria to end the game with a Royals' win in their MLB American League baseball game in Kansas City, Missouri August 17, 2011.
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Joakim Soria (48) is congratulated by catcher Salvador Perez after their 5-4 win over the New York Yankees in a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo. , Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011.
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Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (R) hugs closer Joakim Soria after striking out New York Yankees designated hitter Jorge Posada for the win in their MLB American League baseball game in Kansas City, Missouri, August 17, 2011.
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Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez yells to pitcher Joakim Soria at the mound during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 8-7.
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Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria throws during baseball spring training, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, in Surprise, Ariz.
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Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria wipes his head after loading the bases with New York Yankees in the ninth inning, but was able to pitch his way out of the hole for a Royals win in their MLB American League baseball game in Kansas City, Missouri August 17, 2011.
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