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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
No way I trade Myers. Just no way. The value you get for a young, stud hitter is just much higher and less risky than a young, stud pitcher.
I have a giant boner for Dylan Bundy and Trevor Bauer, and I wouldn't move him for either of those guys.
I'm all for stocking the farm system with pitching prospects and moving them when appropriate, for more ML-ready pitching.
IF the Royals were smart, they'd move some sort of trade package around to get someone like Garza/Josh Johnson. The package I suggested earlier might work there. As long as the names Myers (untouchable) or Montgomery (trade value is too depressed to make trading him worth it at this time) aren't involved, it's good.
You can move Odorizzi, but it sure as hell better be for a guy who is already established at the MLB level at around Odo's upside. And for somebody you either: 1) Control for 3-4 years; 2) Are confident you can sign to an extension/long-term deal.
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Garza would be a great option. Durable as hell (around 200 IP last four years), young, and solid stuff.
If possible, keep Odo and put together any reasonable package of young arms--I'm talking legit. prospects, not a bullshit Madden trade--to get the deal done. As much as we joke, a guy like Dyson might be a nice complimentary piece in such a package.