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Arrowheadlines: Chiefs News 6/13

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Published June 13, 2010 at 8:27 a.m.
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More photos » ... Orlin Wagner - AP ... Browse more photos » ... Good morning everyone. Remember tomorrow is the launch of SB Nation's new Kansas City blog. Also tomorrow is the SB Nation Kansas City meet-up at 75th St. Brewery from 5-7PM. And one last thing tomorrow: I believe NJ Chiefs Fan is back from his well-deserved vacation ... Chiefs notebook: Moeaki looks good at tight end, while O’Connell struggles - KansasCity.com ... Judging by his play in offseason practices and again on

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Royals Blasted By Reds

Published June 12, 2010 at 10:57 p.m.

I wasn't really around tonight for the game. I'm old and pathetic and lame and never played the game, but it was a Saturday night. The wife and I were doing some summer shopping when I checked the score on my phone for the last time. I "watched" parts of the fourth, when the Reds went up 11-5. Odd that that is the way the game ended ... Kendall and Plus Hands each had errors I see ...

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Dubya's Top Farm Performers (6/12/10)

Published June 12, 2010 at 10:24 p.m.

Dubya's Top Farm Performers (6/12/10) ... Clint Robinson (1B-NWA-25): 3-5, 2 2B(23), 3 RBI(38) - Hitting .273 ... Gaby Hernandez (SP-Omaha-24): 7.0IP, 5H, 0ER, BB, 3K, W(5-4) - 5.18 ERA ... Federico Castaneda (RP-Omaha-26): 1.2IP, 0H, 0ER, BB, 4K, H(2) - 2.57 ERA (2.00 AAA/AA combined) ... Mike Moustakas (3B-NWA-21): 1-3, 2R, 2B(16), RBI(54), BB - Hitting .345 ... Gerard Hall (2B-Burlington-21): 2-4, 2B(14), RBI(21), BB, K, SB(13) - Hitting .232 ...

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Nick Saban Influence Continues To Help Chiefs CB Javier Arenas

Published June 12, 2010 at 6:46 p.m.
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Mark J. Terrill - AP ... View full size photo » ... A few weeks ago, I talked about the Texans rookie cornerback Kareem Jackson. Texans head coach Gary Kubiak had talked about the Nick Saban influence regarding Jackson's pro-readiness. From that, I said we might be able to count on Chiefs rookie (and former Alabama corner) Javier Arenas to pick things up quickly ... Working as the primary nickelback, I've noticed that Arenas seems to "get it" pretty early on. He's solid in coverage, well-spoken

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Vrabel, however, has received reps inside during nickel sets this week, so his presence at the...

Published June 12, 2010 at 6:25 p.m.
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Vrabel, however, has received reps inside during nickel sets this week, so his presence at the position is certainly new, but not a shock. The real surprise in personnel came from the position directly in front of Vrabel. There, DE Wallace Gilberry was taking reps at defensive tackle ... Insider Blog: Saturday at Mini-Camp ... Josh has a good write-up on this afternoon's practice ...

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Chiefs Coach On Shaun Smith: 'He's An Interesting Character

Published June 12, 2010 at 4:15 p.m.
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More photos » ... Orlin Wagner - AP ... Browse more photos » ... We haven't talked much about Chiefs NT Shaun Smith. Signed over the offseason, Smith is expected to compete for time at nose tackle. Considering the Chiefs had NT Derek Lokey running with the first team, it's safe to say they're willing to try a lot of different things at that spot ... Smith had his best year as a pro under Romeo Crennel while with the Browns in 2007. Crennel is a former defensive line coach so the fact that he's

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Game 63 Open Thread - Royals at Reds

Published June 12, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
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Charlie Riedel - AP ... Chris Getz chases his prey like a great white shark. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ... View full size photo » ... I've still got Chris Getz on my mind ... Poll ... Chris Getz ... looks like Ned Yost ... looks like Ned Yost's son ...   93 votes Results ...

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Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson On Possible Big 12 Demise: 'I Never Knew It Was Even Possible'

Published June 12, 2010 at 2:46 p.m.
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Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson held court with me and a few other media members for a few minutes after practice today talking about -- what else -- the mess that is the Big 12. DJ of course from Texas, the school that is the linchpin at this point ... On the changes coming to the Big 12: ... It's kind of a big deal right now. I'm hoping they work it out. It's kind of different for Texas to move from the Big 12. We've been there for a while. It's kinda crazy right now. Teams have already switched

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A league source said Jacksonville offered Henderson to the Raiders in April for a fourth-round...

Published June 12, 2010 at 2:15 p.m.
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A league source said Jacksonville offered Henderson to the Raiders in April for a fourth-round pick, but Oakland was willing to give up only a fifth-rounder ... 'Big' John Henderson fills need for Raiders ... Would you have given up a 5th round pick for John Henderson? I wouldn't ...

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Chiefs Third Practice At Mandatory Minicamp Takes Place Indoors

Published June 12, 2010 at 12:58 p.m.
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View full size photo » ... The Chiefs third session of mandatory minicamp moved inside due to the weather but they were still able to get some work in ... Everyone was back on the field -- except Jarrad Page, of course -- including Dustin Colquitt, who missed part Friday's morning practice and all of the afternoon practice ... Why was Colquitt gone yesterday? "I think he had an addition," Todd Haley said after practice hinting at a new baby for the Chiefs punter ... Most things at practice were

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