Royals Acquire Mike Jacobs for Some Reason

by Freneau on Oct 30, 2008 1:09 PM EDT

It was inescapable: KANSAS CITY -- The Royals acquired power-hitting first baseman Mike Jacobs from the Florida Marlins on Thursday for right-handed reliever Leo Nunez. Jacobs, who turned 28 on Thursday, should answer the Royals' need for a proven power hitter. He had career highs of 32 home...