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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Royals ace James Shields is open to staying in Kansas City beyond this season. That news should make the thousands of fans, already flying high over the teams strong finish a year ago, feel even better as they turned out for their annual FanFest on Friday. The Royals exercised their $13.5 million option on Shieldss contract shortly after going 86-76 last season, their best finish since 1989. The durable right-hander was a big reason behind the success, going 13-9 with a 3.15 ERA in an American League-leading 228.2 innings. Shields told a small group of reporters at Bartle Hall that he was willing to discuss an extension, but he said those talks with general manager Dayton Moore have not taken place. "Id definitely be open-minded to it," Shields said. "A player in my position, where I have one more year left before free agency, I mean, Im definitely open to it. I like Kansas City. I like the organization and I like the direction were going." If Shields went to the open market, its unlikely that the Royals would be a player in the chase. There were reports this off-season that he would seek a contract similar to that of former Royals star Zack Greinke, who signed a $147 million, six-year deal with the Dodgers last season. "Thats absolutely not true at all," Shields said. "I have no clue where he got that from, to be honest with you. Ive had no discussions with Dayton at all. "If Dayton wants to talk about it, Im more than willing to sit and talk about it. But during the season, my main focus is trying to win games and get some wins for this team." Pitchers and catchers are due to report to Surprise, Ariz., for the start of spring training on Feb. 14. The first full-squad workout is Feb. 20. Most of the Royals key pieces return from last season, when they contended into September for the first time in a decade. Their two biggest holes were filled by trading reliever Will Smith to Milwaukee for right field Norichika Aoki and signing Omar Infante to solidify second base. "I didnt think our defence could get any better," Shields said, "but theyre definitely filling some holes that we had. And theyre great additions to our lineup." Then theres the starting rotation, where Ervin Santana has become a free agent. While the right-hander has yet to sign elsewhere, the Royals appeared to move on when they signed left-hander Jason Vargas to a contract early in the off-season. Along with Jeremy Guthrie, the first three spots in the rotation are set. That leaves two up for grabs among a handful of candidates, including starters-turned-relievers Wade Davis and Luke Hochevar, veteran Bruce Chen, left-hander Danny Duffy and flame-thrower Yordano Ventura. "Ive just been working hard, resting my arm," said Ventura, who had a 3.52 ERA in three late-season starts in Kansas City. "Ive just been getting ready because I want to get out there and make the team." That doesnt figure to be an easy task given the glut of competition. "Its a competitive game anyway," Davis said. "Why not do it from within a little bit?" Davis said that he spent the off-season in the weight room, and pronounced himself more ready for this season than any previous year. He also said that hes already been throwing some bullpen sessions, giving him a head start on reporting for spring training. "Im definitely going in to start," said Davis, who began last season in the rotation but was demoted to the bullpen when he proved ineffective. "Hopefully I get that opportunity." Kevin Kiermaier Jersey . Webb birdied the 18th hole to take the outright lead, then watched as Choi, who shot a course-record 62 on Saturday to take a share of the third-round lead, pushed a 10-foot putt wide of the hole at 18 to miss the chance for a playoff. Steven Souza Jersey . 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Heres a look at five of the best at Hazeltine National... Stensons near aceHenrik Stenson and Justin Rose atoned for their foursomes defeat to Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth on Friday with a crushing 5&4 win in the opening fourballs match, the highlight of which was when the Ice Man Stenson came within a whisker of a hole in one at the eighth. Henrik Stenson almost found a hole-in-one on the par-3 8th at Hazeltine Willett chips inDanny Willett showed the type of short-game skills that made him a Masters champion earlier this year as he defied a tough lie in the lush rough to chip in for an unlikely birdie at the second on Saturday. Unfortunately for Willett, he and Lee Westwood could not avoid a fourballs defeat to JB Holmes and Ryan Moore. Danny Willett produces a stunning chip to halve the second hole in the fourballs Mickelsons monsterAmerican veteran Phil Mickelson remains a fan favourite at any event and still has the ability to conjure up a piece of magic when you least expect it, such as this mammoth putt that produced one of the loudest cheers of the day. Phil Mickelson saved his own blushes when he missed the green at the eighth but managed to halve the hole with a very, very long putt McIlroy and Reed exchange blowsA pumped-up Reed and an equally motivated Rory McIIroy put on one of the most entertaining Ryder Cup single matches in recent history on Sunday.dddddddddddd. The sheer class of both players was on full show at the eighth hole, where third-ranked McIIroy holed out from 80-feet before Reed followed him in for a sensational half. The passion on show from both players sent the crowd into a frenzy. Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed exchange amazing putts and passionate celebrations Sergio and Phils epic battleThis clash jumped off the page when the singles were announced. The match delivered on every front. Mickelson performed under pressure after his criticism of previous Ryder Cup captains, making an astonishing 10 birdies but still couldnt shake off Garcia, who carded nine birdies, including the last four holes, to claim an amazing half. Ryder Cup veterans Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia could not be parted after a fantastic 18th hole Watch the World Grand Prix Darts, Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus the Japanese Grand Prix and Premier League football on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! 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