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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Because it wouldn't net three years of Lester or Shields.
Each is controlled for just two seasons. Myers' value is higher than that. If the Royals move him, they'd be looking for something like what the Yankees got back for Jesus Montero last offseason (though it can be argued Myers is likely to be more valuable because of his defensive versatility).
The problem with Tampa is that while it has tons of surplus pitching, what the Rays need right now is MLB-ready hitting. And the Royals really begin and end with Myers (or Hosmer, Moustakas, Butler, Gordon). So it's tough to match up with Tampa.
I'd be all for flipping some lesser prospects to, say, Houston for a Bud Norris type. Who isn't a superstar, but would have a much more reasonable price tag (and is someone you can probably pick up with some B-grade prospects).
I thnk I said it earlier on here, but Myers for Shields only works (for KC) if Tampa is sending some significant stuff back with him (Chris Archer + one more good prospect).
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Rany talked about the Montero/Pineda deal. His point was that Pineda, when traded, was very close to Lester/Shields in value but was under team control for FIVE more years. The Yanks also got a second interesting piece in the trade.
I like the Norris thought. His strikeout rate and k/bb rate makes me think he's better than his numbers.