Felipe Paulino, RHP - Kansas City Royals (#59)

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Birthdate: 10/5/83
Signed: Amateur Free Agent (Dominican Republic) - July 2001 (HOU)
Acquired: Trade (COL) - May 2011
2013 Salary: $1,750,000
Service Time: 4.163 (pre-2013)
Contract: 1 yr, $1.75M (2013); Arbitration Eligible
Major League Debut: 9/5/2007
Bats: R
Throws: R
Height: 6-2
Weight: 271

Latest Player Updates
02/12/13 - placed on 60-Day DL
11/29/12 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
07/14/12 - transferred to 60-Day DL
07/03/12 - underwent Tommy John surgery
06/22/12 - likely to require Tommy John surgery (torn UCL)
06/09/12 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to June 7th (strained groin)
05/05/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
04/04/12 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 26th
03/28/12 - will start season on DL (elbow soreness)
01/17/12 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
05/26/11 - acquired from Colorado for cash considerations
05/21/11 - designated for assignment (COL)
11/18/10 - acquired from Houston (COL)

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Prospect Rankings (Organizational)
2009 Baseball America #7
2009 Baseball Prospectus #9