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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Look, here’s the thing on the San Diego trade...
Armed with hindsight, it failed at every level. But that’s not a fair way to evaluate any moves a team makes.
At the time, the Royals moved an injured current asset (Strahm) and a low-level prospect in Ruiz in a deal that seemingly filled all remaining holes. Buchter offered a similar amount of control as Strahm, Cahill has been excellent that year and showed real signs of a major step forward, and Maurer was a lottery ticket.
They continue to give Maurer chances because of his arm talent. They’re hoping he figures something out and becomes an asset they can move for future pieces. On a team that isn’t contending, it’s the type of shot they should be taking.
They’re in a rebuild phase. Blowing some games in the pen is not necessarily a bad outcome if you take the long view.
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You had to question why San Diego would trade those 3 guys for an injured guy and a low level prospect. They knew Maurer had no chance of being anything worthwhile, they also had to know Cahill was a nothing pitcher. The only piece that seemed to be a worthwhile player was Buchter and even he was terrible here. The only thing that saves this from being a major failure was that Buchter was traded for something that looks like a major league player. I can't wait for Brandon Maurer to be off this roster. Ned knows he's done, the players on the team know he's done, the fans know he is done and so does Dayton. Now, if the Royals want that #1 overall pick Maurer continues to pitch.