Wacha gets big raise from Kansas City
The starting pitching for the Royals was as dominant as it could be. Entering the offseason, the team aimed to bring back right-hander Michael Wacha. Many fans were concerned that the 33-year-old would test the free agent market. The front office made it a priority to keep the veteran in Kansas City for an extended period. “There’s no question we’d like to have him back,” General Manager J.J. Picollo said. “How we go about that, I’m not sure just yet. … There are reasons to be optimistic. He pitched very well this year, and he’s going to have opportunities with other clubs. So we’ll work on that.” Wacha also expressed his desire to remain with the Royals, though he was uncertain about his future. “I haven’t really thought too much about it,” he said. “I’ve expressed to these guys how much I enjoy being here and want to be back. I guess when that time comes, we’ll handle it then, but I’m not really thinking too much about it right now.” Wacha joined the team last season on a two-year de...