Royal treatment: K.C. inks young SS to monster deal

The trend of MLB teams locking down young, promising talent continued as the Royals signed Bobby Witt Jr. to a massive 11-year deal. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240206) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240206) Top Story The trend of MLB teams locking down young, promising talent continued as the Royals signed Bobby Witt Jr. to a massive 11-year deal. - Josh B. 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