Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar was selected as the Joe Burke Special Achievement Award winner. The award is voted on by the Kansas City Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America. The Burke award is presented to an unsung player who contributed above and beyond what was expected, or someone who the writers felt deserved recognition for an outstanding season. ROYALS APPOINT BRADSHAW: The Royals announced Terry Bradshaw was named minor league hitting coordinator. The club also announced Jose Castro was named assistant minor league hitting coordinator and Milt Thompson was named outfield, bunting and baserunning coordinator. Thompson was the Phillies' hitting coach...
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