Lets also not forget that Greinke demanded a trade, has some serious anxiety issues, had a lackluster year last year, and admitted he had trouble finding motivation. I love the trade especially if the PTBNL is Cheech. The kid has a live arm and as long as he is on the 40 man roster, he cannot be suspended for weed.
The Royals were not going to compete this year, and this trade goes a long way towards starting the youth movement in the pros, that will be complimented the next 3-4 years by what Baseball America considers the best minor league system they have ever rated.
GMDM is doing a hell of a job considering Allard Baird left our minors decimated. Please look at the big picture before giving up on our squad. 2011 will be a rough year, but their is light at the end of the tunnel.
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