Editorial Standards \u24d8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said Monday that players and staff connected to Venezuela are safe and have remained in contact with the organization.He said the Royals\u2019 front office has communicated directly with players and their families.\u201cWe\u2019ve confirmed everybody\u2019s healthy, not harmed,\u201d Picollo said. \u201cFamilies are fine.\u201dSeveral Royals have strong ties to Venezuela, including pitcher Luinder Avila, five-time Gold Glove winner Salvador Perez, and third baseman Maikel Garcia, all of whom are from the country.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said Monday that players and staff connected to Venezuela are safe and have remained in contact with the organization.<\/p>\n
He said the Royals\u2019 front office has communicated directly with players and their families.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve confirmed everybody\u2019s healthy, not harmed,\u201d Picollo said. \u201cFamilies are fine.\u201d<\/p>\n
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