The Royals have lost 3B Alex Gordon for the next 3-4 weeks after he broke his thumb over the weekend. Look for Alberto Callaspo and Josh Fields to duke it out at 3B until Gordon is ready to return to action. It looks as if Gordon will start the 2010 season on the D.L. If that happens look for the Royals to send him out on a rehab assignment to help him get his timing back.

The Royals have lost 23-year old righty swinging 2B/SS Jeff Bianchi for the 2010 season as he needs Tommy John Surgery. Bianchi is the Royals’ #11 prospect coming into this season according to Baseball America. Bianchi played in 128 games in A+AA ball last season and he was 151 of 490 (.308 avg, .792 OPS) with 74 runs scored, 9 homers, 70 RBIs and 22 stolen bases. This will likely hurt Bianchi’s ascension through the minors but he is still a good prospect.