MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com-Kansas City, MO (November 19, 2009) – The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Brad Thompson to a minor league contract for the 2010 season.

The 27-year old Thompson has made 185 appearances (32 starts) for the St. Louis Cardinals over the past five seasons, posting a 21-17 record and a 4.36 ERA.  The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder was 2-6 with a 4.84 ERA in 2009 for the Cardinals in 32 games, including eight starts.  Thompson, St. Louis’ 16th round selection in the 2002 Draft out of Dixie State College, debuted in 2005 and was named the Cardinals’ Rookie of the Year after going 4-0 with a 2.95 ERA in 40 relief appearances.
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Thompson and his wife, Andrea, currently reside in Las Vegas, Nev.

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