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Joey Gathright	#2 \| Outfielder \| Kansas City Royals

Height: 5-10 Weight: 170 Throws: R Bats: L
Born: Apr 27, 1981, Hattiesburg, MS
Contract: Signed through 2008

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June 21, 2006
Joey Gathright, who is expected to report to Kansas City on Wednesday, will be the Royals everyday centerfielder with David DeJesus shifting to left field, according to the official team website. Gathright is expected to bat leadoff, but not for the next several weeks. "He's one of those guys that's a developing offensive player," said general manager Dayton Moore said. "The one phase of his game that will show up every day and contribute to our lineup is his speed element. I think his offense will blow up in this ballpark because of the vastness of the alleys."

June 20, 2006
The Royals acquired Joey Gathright and infielder Fernando Cortez from the Devil Rays for pitcher J.P. Howell on Tuesday, according to the Royals' official website. Gathright hit .201 with 12 SB in 55 games for Tampa Bay before being demoted to Triple-A Durham on June 6.

June 7, 2006
Joey Gathright was optioned to Triple-A Durham Tuesday to make room on the roster for Rocco Baldelli, according to the AP. Gathright hit .201 with 12 stolen bases in 55 games.

April 1, 2006
With Rocco Baldelli starting the year on the disabled list, Joey Gathright should be the starting center fielder for the Devil Rays to start the season. Gathright was likely to be a regular in the lineup regardless.

March 30, 2006
Joey Gathright was not penalized for his altercation with Julian Tavarez earlier this week. Tavarez sucker punched Gathright and earned a 10-game suspension.

March 30, 2006
Joey Gathright missed his second straight game on Wednesday because of a stiff neck. The Tampa Tribune reports that Gathright will be evaluated again today. Gathright suffered the injury during Monday's altercation with Julian Tavarez and subsequent pileup.

March 27, 2006
Joey Gathright was ejected from Monday's spring game following an altercation with Boston's Julian Tavarez. Tavarez stepped on Gathright on a close play at home plate, and Gathright pushed Tavarez's leg. Tavarez responded with a punch to Gathright's face. It's unclear if Gathright's actions will draw a suspension.

March 24, 2006
Joey Gathright could play center field in cold weather games early in the season as the Devil Rays look to protect Rocco Baldelli, according to the Tampa Tribune. It appears that Gathright will make the team and rotate between outfield and DH depending on what other players are sitting. If Aubrey Huff ends up at third base, Gathright could be an everyday player, at least until Delmon Young arrives.

March 22, 2006
Joey Gathright was forced to leave Tuesday's game with a strained left shoulder, which he's had problems with before, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He downplayed it, saying it was only residual pain from two previous separations and surgeries. "I've still got some scar tissue in that shoulder, and any time I land wrong it's going to hurt," Gathright said. "That's the only thing that happened." He expects to play Thursday.

March 3, 2006
Joey Gathright stated on Thursday that he will be bunting often this spring, according to the Tampa Tribune. "For me, bunting's not hard," Gathright said. "If I get three at-bats in a game, I may bunt twice, maybe." He unsuccessfully tried to bunt for a base hit twice during Thursday's exhibition game.

February 27, 2006
Joey Gathright had an ingrown hair removed from his left thigh after missing part of Saturday's workout because the ingrown hair had created an infection, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

February 26, 2006
Joey Gathright had to cut short his workout yesterday due to an infection in his left leg, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

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