Zach Greinke

[B2k1121]

http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/885640.html

 

Looks like he will be available. What would it take? I would assume something a little less than what the Padres will get for Peavy, and I could see either the Braves or Cubs, whichever doesn't get Peavy, offering the same prospects to KC for Greinke

[fleehaw]

Looking at their team, I'd say Hardy with Avriles going to 2B. Two years of Hardy for two years of Greinke. But then again, if you're trying to win now as it's rumored the Royals are, why trade your best or second best pitcher?

 

If you're talking prospects only, I'm sure Escobar, Salome, and a SP prospect would interest them.

[trwi7]

I would assume we start with an Escobar and Jeffress package. Add in a few second tier prospects and see where that gets us.

[kramnoj]

Looks like he will be available.

 

I'm not seeing where this article indicates that Greinke will be available this offseason. The Royals control him through 2010. If the Royals can't sign him to a deal, the article seems to indicate that he would be available after 09, but nothing says that he is likely to be traded now.

[twobrewers]

Moore acknowledged the failure to reach a long-term agreement could prompt the Royals to trade for Greinke _ but not at any point in the immediate future.

It really seems as the entire article is about the Royals' desire to lock Greinke up long term.