Super Bowl Update

Quick note, former Troy and Northview standout Clint Robinson was optioned back to AAA Omaha by the Kansas City Royals today.

It probably won't be the first time Robinson is shuttled back and forth between Omaha and Kansas City due to organizational needs.

Robinson, 27, had four pinch-hit appearances for the Royals. He went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. He'll get regular at-bats in the middle of the order with Omaha again.

LATE THURSDAY NIGHT ADD, from MLB.com, on Robinson

While the Royals could drop a pitcher to add another hitter for the series at St. Louis, it won't be Robinson because he can't be recalled for 10 days. So infielder Irving Falu or outfielder David Lough could be in line if that happens.

 Robinson was used four times as a pinch-hitter and went hitless with two strikeouts.

"It was tough," Yost said. "Every situation I put him in was against closers or seventh- or eighth-inning guys so it was really difficult -- not for just a young guy but for a polished pinch-hitter in general. Having those types of at-bats is very tough but I thought Clint did a good job. It would've been a different story if we didn't have the necessity."