Royals sign Brad Thompson

The Royals of Major League have agreed to a Minor League contract with former Cardinals right-hander Brad Thompson. Last season Thompson played in 32 games including eight starts for the Cardinals. He is expected to be invited to the Major League Spring Training camp.

In five years with the Cardinals, Thompson has played in 185 games in his cardinals jersey. He posted his best numbers as a rookie in 2005. Thompson has postseason experience including two-thirds of a scoreless inning in the 2006 World Series against Detroit Tigers. He appeared in the both National League Division Series and League Championship Series in 2005 and 2006.