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Originally Posted by DeezNutz
Here's why I hate this shit. Drabek and Snider might end up being all-world. I doubt it, but they might. Cool.
But trading an elite pitcher for two top-50 players is ridiculously stupid when we could get the same return in 2 years (draft pick compensation), and Greinke would have far more value for KC in the interim.
When Montgomery, Lamb, and others (including the top position players) arrive, it would be nice if they weren't expected to be the stars from day one. Having established, high-quality players in place is essential, in my view, to develop a competitive team.
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I think the final package will be more than just the two rumored players, but they keep getting mentioned because they're the main pieces. 4 or 5 prospects would be the likely total package.
Also, a lot can happen between now and when Greinke is a FA. He could do awesome or he could fall apart and tear his labrum. MLB could do away with draft comp for FAs that leave.
You're also not at all considering the $27MM we will save that could be used in the draft, international market, or on FAs during our run for respectability beginning in 2012.
It sucks losing a talent like Greinke, but keeping him for $27MM to win 72 games instead of 68 games isn't worth adding 4 more top prospects that could help us actually make the playoffs in a few years.