Mizzou Baseball in the Minors & Majors

■ Report: Crow to debut in Kansas City (supermizzou.com)

Although the Royals' 25-man roster won't be official for another day or two, multiple online sources close to pitching prospect Aaron Crow are reporting the young right-hander has been informed he will begin the 2011 season in Kansas City.

■ Sunday Brewers spring training camp report (jsonline.com)

Right-handed relievers Justin James and Mike McClendon were optioned to Class AAA Nashville, leaving 35 players in camp.