By Elaine Donnelly
Extending sexual misconduct to combat units
Independent voices from the TWT Communities
The last couple years, every time that Royals manager Ned Yost would stop to buy a cup of coffee, he would tell the barista his name was Frank.
When James Shields broke into the big leagues with Tampa Bay, the Rays were no better than the Kansas City Royals.

The Kansas City Royals gambled their future Sunday night for a chance to win right now.
The Kansas City Royals have slowly and methodically allowed their top prospects to climb through their farm system in recent years, piecing together a team they believe can compete in the wide-open American League Central.
The Kansas City Royals acquired former All-Star James Shields and fellow right-hander Wade Davis from the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday night for outfielder Wil Myers and a package of minor league prospects.
Previewing the 2012 Baltimore Orioles
Jamie Moyer, at 49 years old, has made it back in the big leagues.
Jamie Moyer, at 49 years old, has made the Colorado Rockies starting rotation.
Jamie Moyer, at 49 years old, has made the Colorado Rockies starting rotation.

A team-by-team look at the American League entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:
The Colorado Rockies acquired veteran right-hander Jeremy Guthrie from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, a move that bolsters their young rotation.
Baseball's new labor deal will limit the use of smokeless tobacco by players, but not ban it during games, as some public health groups had sought.
Carlos Guillen hit a two-run triple in Detroit's four-run sixth inning and the Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-2 on Friday night.
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jeremy Guthrie has a strained muscle in his back.
Baltimore Orioles pitching coach Mark Connor resigned for personal reasons Tuesday and was replaced by bullpen coach Rick Adair.
"Obviously, some things have a left a little scar, but people think it's still important to come out and support Livestrong," Guthrie said.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, who donated a pair of cleats to the silent auction, said he wants to continue supporting Livestrong.