Royals prefer to buy good will with contract negotiations
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SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals had All-Star catcher Salvador Perez under control through 2019 with the sweetest of sweetheart deals, one that even at its signing was among the most club friendly in baseball.