The reason why trading Myers is tough is because he's not really a prospect. He might not start on opening day just because if we park him in Omaha for 3 or 4 weeks we get another year outta him, but by late May and June he should be our RF.

If the deal was Gordon or Butler for Shields, we'd react negatively because we lose offense to gain pitching and wind up where we were at, which is the same here because Frenchy sucks and Myers is supposed to be the unblocked upgrade.

QFT

Exactly. That's why Glass should soften that ceiling a helluva lot more. We can BUY good pitching, keep Myers for RF, and be a BETTER team than if we traded him.

Myers is the guy who is going to break our hr record.
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OK, given all the hypotheticals out there being talked about, I've reached a decision on Myers, hopefully someone with the Royals is reading this thread.

Don't trade Myers. Its not worth it. This is not a normal prospect, he could be a perennial all-star. Unless there is some hilariously lopsided deal out there that we haven't even dreamed about, just plan on promoting Myers in May and moving Frenchy to the bench. Be patient. Wait till January if nothing comes up, some pitcher who is better than God damned Hochevar will come along, ready to be bought, and hopefully when we upgrade our RF offense that'll be enough.

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"The best hitter in the minors, whom we'll offer a Longoria contract, for 2 pricy years of a pitcher we don't need? I'll need more, Dayton."

ROFL

I think Dutton just wanted to watch the message boards freak out.

Everybody really needs to check out #RoyalsRounders

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Would think #royals would have to give up more than just wil myers for big game james

It's a process.

Gotta imagine its going to happen. Kicked the tires first, deal went silent for a minute, talks remaining. I'd guess no later than Saturday its done.

I've read plenty of mockery on "royals trading Myers for X" speculation from outside fans on a non-Royals related message board to know that we'll be condemned and roundly mocked if we trade Myers for Shields. Or Dickey, or Holland.

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However Dayton Moore still has to try to win even if ownership won't let him sign a guy for what it takes. So, if Sanchez is out, then what? Expand
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The entire world agrees that signing Sanchez vs. trading prospects/resources (Myers) is a no brainer... so everyone can relax. Expand
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Lobbying for signing Sanchez in FA is not inventing the wheel. It is a no brainer. If ownership is not going to green light it... then what?

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