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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Wait a minute now, Paxton, Walker and Montero is what it would take?
If you got offered Walker and Montero for Butler and didn't hit the accept button and run away before Seattle had a chance to change their mind, you're nuts. Walker is right there in that top tier of pitching prospects; not Bundy, but I'd put him ahead of Gerrit Cole.
Paxton and Montero might be good enough to get me to bite; Paxton would immediately be the best (healthy) arm in the system, behind only Duffy overall. I like his upside more than Hultzens, really.
I'd also take Paxton and Walker, without Montero for him. That's 6 years of guys that are a potential 1-2 at the top of the rotation with Paxton possibly ready to be a #3 as soon as next season.
I think you're shooting a little high on Butler's trade value, and that's coming from a guy that likes Billy Butler.
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I just don't like what you get back from Seattle for Butler. I think it's a fit issue. If the Royals trade a key hitter, it needs to be for a SP who can contribute and is established at the MLB level.
I love Walker, but he's a 19-year-old who needs to repeat AA. I like Montero, but he likely is never better than Butler is now.
It's a major downgrade to the lineup for at least this season. And you're counting on a pitching prospect (TINSTAAPP).
My point was: If you're going to make the 2013 lineup worse, you either need immediate pay-off in the rotation OR an overwhelming deal in your favor.