If the experiences of Davies, Hochevar, Getz, Gordon, Francouer, etc show anything, is that "yes. Yes he will."

If he doesn't start producing like his potential suggested he could next season, the only way he isn't in KC those years is if he is traded. Because he certainly won't be too expensive.

Moustakas is a big disappointment at this point. His D is better than I expected it to be, but I also expected him to hit for power that must be respected.

He's trending up, but it isn't a drastic or especially speedy trend. If he can get through August/September hitting .260 with 8-10 HR, I'll feel a lot better about starting Opening Day 2014 with him at 3B. This team can get along fine with Moustakas at 3B if he's a .260/20 HR hitter. He wouldn't be more than an average 3B at that point, but that would be a step up for him for most of this year.

The damage the dynamic duo of Jack Maloof and Andre David did to the major league club can't be overstated. I'm not normally a "blame the XXX coach" guy, but it's pretty clear those jackwagons did a LOT of harm to the younger guys.

You don't like his 4-57 or whatever he now is, with RISP?

I would trade Ventura for him, plus Kyle Smith or whatnot. But Zimmer and Mondesi are off the table for me.

Would we rather trade this type of package for Kendrick or for Wong?

Kendrick

I'd take either one.

Rany said it would likely take 1 really good prospect. Possibly Ventura, it just depends on if a team views him as a reliever or starter.

Tigers picked up a bullpen piece, Jose Veras from Houston. Traded away AAA prospect, Danry Vasquez and player to be named later.

A) A few people on a Royals board is not a realistic trade offer
B) That is a stupid trade anyway

I think he was joking.

Howie Kendrick for Danny Duffy, let's do it.

THAT WON'T GET IT DONE UR STUPID.

If we stand pat, I'm probably going to stomp around and hold my breath for a really long time.

We either need to get a bat (Kendrick plz), or sell high on Santana and Hoch. Since we aren't doing the latter, we need a bat to even have a prayer.

If the Angels want a AAA SP for Kendrick, I'd much rather do (from a Royals perspective) Yordano Ventura as the main piece. I'm with Rany on this one. Duffy is lefthanded and more seasoned, and probably ready to play a significant part next year.