Roundup
G.P. South's Chris Getz goes from Chicago to K.C.
Detroit News staff and wires
Chris Getz, the Grosse Pointe South alumnus and White Sox starting second baseman, has been traded to the Royals, according to several news reports.
First baseman/third baseman Josh Fields was said to be included in the deal, which will send Mark Teahen to Chicago as a potential replacement for right fielder Jermaine Dye. Dye's $12 million option is likely to be declined.
Getz, who played collegiately at Michigan, made his MLB debut in 2008, and got his first career hit against his new team.
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He won a spring training competition in 2009 and was the Opening Day starting second baseman for the White Sox, going 2-for-4 against, again, the Royals.
Getz, 26, had a host of injuries this past season, from a fractured finger to an ankle sprain to the strained right oblique that landed him on the disabled list in August. That oblique strain turned out to be a sports hernia, which required season-ending surgery Oct. 2.
In 107 games, Getz hit .261 with two homers and 31 RBIs. Among American League rookies, he was tied for first in multihit games (28) and third in stolen bases (25, in 27 chances).
Lincecum busted with pot
Giants star pitcher and reigning National League Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum faces misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state of Washington.
He was stopped for speeding Oct. 30, and the approaching officer smelled marijuana. The officer said Lincecum immediately complied in handing over 3.3 grams of marijuana and a pipe.
Around the horn
Right-hander Rick Porcello , 20, was named Tigers rookie of the year by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters' Association on Thursday.
Porcello was 14-9 with a 3.96 ERA in 31 starts and is a contender for AL rookie of the year, which will be announced Nov. 16.
... Outfielder Bobby Abreu agreed to a two-year, $19 million contract to stay with the Angels.
Abreu hit .293 with 15 homers, 103 RBIs and 30 steals.
... Right-handed starter Tim Hudson and the Braves are nearing agreement on a three-year contract that will keep him in Atlanta.
... Ex-Rockies manager and Big Rapids native Clint Hurdle was hired as Rangers hitting coach.
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