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Originally Posted by mr. tegu
I agree with what you are saying. I don't think the Royals or anyone really is going to be able to compete for Greinke. I am all for a trade but I would rather trade three AAA/AA guys not named Myers for one pitcher than trade Myers for that same pitcher. Let's sign Guthrie and trade anyone but Myers and the ML talent for a pitcher.
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That plan is fine with me, too (and probably preferred, honestly). But that means the pitcher that is acquired is going to be more of a short-term option - and probably not a true star pitcher.
You'd need to talk to teams that are in long-term building stages. It makes the Rays no longer a good matchup (unless you're dealing for a Davis or Niemann).
The Cubs would be someone to talk to, but their only real piece that would fit is Matt Garza (who has injury concerns).