The other thing about Rios is when he signed his contract. I believe it was 2008? I would have put the Royals on my no trade list too (ok maybe I wouldn't have...but I'm trying to be objective). But now that they are contending would he be willing to waive that? So it depends on his motives there.
You could go for some like Ibanez, and move him to right...but I think his defense has gotten to Frenchy levels without the arm. Twins aren't trading Willingham to the Royals, and even if they were he won't be ready before the deadline.
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