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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Or it could be... Mike Moustakas-y.
Baty was generally a more highly regarded prospect than Phillips and has fewer holes in his offensive profile (contact and K rate were always big issues for Phillips, even in the minors. They have not been for Baty).
At the end of the day, the Royals should be taking a balanced approach. Seeking out opportunities like this is a good move, as is trading for more established players, or signing free agents.
I'm not going to ask them to go spend what Alex Bregman would command (it would be cool, but I would have some concerns) or demand that they trade for Cody Bellinger (I would like that move, though, even with the reservations I have about his current profile translating to the K).
As long as they're making moves, I'm good with it.
And shoot, if the price really is one of Zerpa or Lynch, isn't that exactly the type of "relievers are fungible assets that should be moved when their value is at its peak" move that many have clamored for in the past?
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What do you think the Dbacks get for Jake McCarthy?
Also the Cardinals for Brenden Donovan?
I think if I were the royals and needed a bat to lengthen the order, those are the two that make the most sense. One or both of those guys could certainly fit in the outfield. Granted, at that point, two of Massey, Melendez and Garcia are effectively gone.