


Luke Hochevar
Royals sign right-hander Kris Medlen to two-year contract worth $8.5 million guaranteed

In August 2010, Kris Medlen underwent Tommy John surgery and felt the frustration of any player who goes through the year-long recovery period. He worked his way back, first through the Atlanta Braves bullpen and then into the starting rotation, where he excelled. The future was bright. Then a second Tommy John surgery was required, and the 2014 season was lost. "It was tough enough going through it once, let alone two times," Medlen said. "It's a terrible feeling." But Medlen was feeling better Thursday upon being introduced as the newest Kansas City Royal. He signed a two-year deal worth $8.5 million in guaranteed money and a mutual option for 2017. Medlen...