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If the Royals traded for Cueto at the expense of Duffy, Yordano Ventura replaces Danny as the Game 3 starter. Yes, I think that's an upgrade. Yes, I feel better about your chances to win Game 3 in a series with Ventura.
You improve the first guy you're throwing in a series (Cueto vs. Volquez)
You improve the second guy you're throwing in a series (Volquez vs. Ventura)
And improve the third guy you're throwing in a series.
It's all upside.
If the Royals stand pat, they might enter the 2015 postseason with a rotation that is downgraded from last year. Yes, the bullpen can cover innings, but you also aren't as likely to sweep the ALDS and ALCS, which increases their burden if you don't have some innings-chugging starters.
It's also possible Ventura and Duffy put it together and this isn't an issue. Time will tell.
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