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1B Ken Harvey's demotion to the minors hurts the defense; 1B Mike Sweeney has deficiencies. But Sweeney believes he stays sharper at bat when he also plays in the field. . . .
Neither part of the Royals' right field platoon -- Emil Brown nor Matt Stairs -- is a long-term solution at the position. Brown's resume is shaky, and Stairs is 37. . . .
LHP Brian Anderson,...

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