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Royals place LHP Gobble on waivers (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Left-handed reliever Jimmy Gobble was placed on waivers by the Kansas City Royals and is expected to be released Friday. The 27-year-old pitcher has been in the organization since 1999 and was 22-23 with a 5.23 ERA in 235 career games. He debuted with the major league club in 2003. Gobble was 0-2 with an 8.81 ERA and one save in 39 relief appearances last season.