The Royals reportedly reached agreement with outfielder Billy Hamilton:

The Kansas City Royals and speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton have agreed to a $5.25 million contract for next season that includes up to $1 million in incentives, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday.

The Royals hope that spacious Kauffman Stadium will allow Hamilton to better use his speed than the bandbox of Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, where he spent his first six seasons with the Reds. The person who confirmed the deal spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal was pending a physical.

Kauffman Stadium has long been a haven for doubles and triples.  If Hamilton can get the ball in the gaps or down the line more often, he might challenge the single season triple record. More importantly, Hamilton’s ability to run down balls should lead to fewer doubles and triples for the Royals opponents.

The Royals are paying Hamilton for less than a one-WAR season.  This could be a very good signing for the team.