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Originally Posted by DeepSouth
I don't think the Royals will end up with Kennedy AND Gordon. If they retain Gordon, they do not get the sandwich pick. Since Kennedy would cause the Royals to lose their first round draft pick, I don't see it happening. If Gordon signs elsewhere, they could give up their first for Kennedy, since they are drafting so late, and have the sandwich pick.
Also, Parra is not tied to a Qualifying Offer. The Royals could have Parra and (Chen, Gallardo, or Kennedy) and still have the sandwich pick.
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The names could change. My point was that Chen is probably the most expensive pitcher on the market, and bringing on Chen would mean going much cheaper in the OF. Keeping Gordon means we go cheaper at P.