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Article: Farm system's success might spill over to Cats: ; Alley Cats Notebook

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March 23, 2000
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Of the Kansas City Royals' six farm clubs, only the Alley Cats of the Class A South Atlantic League failed to make the playoffs last season. In light of the Royals' emphasis on minor-league development over the pursuit of high-priced free agents, the Alley Cats were the black sheep in an otherwise successful season.

The Royals' overall success in the minors, particularly the outstanding play of the Spokane Indians, bodes well for Charleston, which will open its season in Columbus, Ga., April 6 and play its home opener on Friday, April 14 against Cape Fear.

Spokane, the Royals' short-season Class A team in the Northwest League, not only won the regular-season and ...

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