Royals trade for Johnny Cueto

[jaysfan2014]

Reds got a good deal

 

Agreed, especially if Lamb and Finnegan pan out. If so, the Reds could be right back into contention quickly.

[baubau]

Reds got a good deal

 

For me, if you are a team with a rental player and have no intentions/hope of extending him, getting anything back is a plus. I would hope AA is a seller as this team isn't going to make it or make it far into the playoffs and ship out the Papa Buly but I doubt it.

[labadee]

 

let's f*** him up!

[z3r0s]

That is quite the haul. I'm not a KC fan, so Im glad they got bent over.

[Swervin81]

For me, if you are a team with a rental player and have no intentions/hope of extending him, getting anything back is a plus. I would hope AA is a seller as this team isn't going to make it or make it far into the playoffs and ship out the Papa Buly but I doubt it.

 

Playoffs are a crapshoot. Remember people handing the A's the paper world series last year after acquiring Lester? The Royals will probably get bounced in the DS in 4 at this point. Remember the 116 win Mariners? Out without a wimper to a far inferior Yankee squad in the ALCS. S many 100 win teams bounced out early over the years, it really isn't even funny.

[awsomest]

@ESPNola81 @SNBarryDavis It doesn't matter. As @ShiDavidi reported, #Reds ask of #Bluejays started with Stroman.

 

I mean if the jays don't feel like its worth it to trade for cueto fine, but don't use your media arm to shove ******** at the fans.

[Frenchsoup]

I like it for KC's side none of those guys are especially good. Finnegan has terrible mechanics and won't start.

[Frenchsoup]

@ESPNola81 @SNBarryDavis It doesn't matter. As @ShiDavidi reported, #Reds ask of #Bluejays started with Stroman.

 

I mean if the jays don't feel like its worth it to trade for cueto fine, but don't use your media arm to shove ******** at the fans.

 

It is possible Jocketty is an idiot...well because he is.

[5minutesforframing]

Agreed, especially if Lamb and Finnegan pan out. If so, the Reds could be right back into contention quickly.

 

Come on lets hear your spin on how this actually makes the royals worse and they are doomed.

[Nabru]

The Toronto media, evidently, seem like a bunch of Rogers/AA anus lickers

[jaysfan2014]

Playoffs are a crapshoot. Remember people handing the A's the paper world series last year after acquiring Lester? The Royals will probably get bounced in the DS in 4 at this point. Remember the 116 win Mariners? Out without a wimper to a far inferior Yankee squad in the ALCS. S many 100 win teams bounced out early over the years, it really isn't even funny.

 

And after Cueto, the rotation is still not strong enough to face the Angels, Astros, Twins, Yankees or Blue Jays. I mean, you still have Guthrie, a soon to regress Young, a inconsistent Ventura, an erratic Duffy, and Volquez.

[5minutesforframing]

And after Cueto, the rotation is still not strong enough to face the Angels, Astros, Twins, Yankees or Blue Jays. I mean, you still have Guthrie, a soon to regress Young, a inconsistent Ventura, an erratic Duffy, and Volquez.

 

Lol

[gbill2004]

The Toronto media, evidently, seem like a bunch of Rogers/AA anus lickers

That doesn't sound good, especially with all the souvlaki AA eats.

[ElNik2013]

Royals are 10 games over .500 and leading their division, they think this move makes them WS contenders.

 

We'll see what happens.

[gbill2004]

No lube either.

Creampie!

[RealAccountant]

@ESPNola81 @SNBarryDavis It doesn't matter. As @ShiDavidi reported, #Reds ask of #Bluejays started with Stroman.

 

I mean if the jays don't feel like its worth it to trade for cueto fine, but don't use your media arm to shove ******** at the fans.

 

I dont even think its on purpose. How many people are going to outright criticize their own employer.

 

Anyways it doesn't matter, we didn't have the mid level prospects that the Royals had to acquire Cueto

 

But yes the ******** has to stop.

[RealAccountant]

Royals are 10 games over .500 and leading their division, they think this move makes them WS contenders.

 

We'll see what happens.

 

I tend to agree.

[Swervin81]

Royals are 10 games over .500 and leading their division, they think this move makes them WS contenders.

 

We'll see what happens.

 

With the playoff format and the lack of predictability in a short sample size of baseball, there is no such thing as WS contenders IMO. Only playoff contenders.

[Swervin81]

I dont even think its on purpose. How many people are going to outright criticize their own employer.

 

Anyways it doesn't matter, we didn't have the mid level prospects that the Royals had to acquire Cueto

 

But yes the ******** has to stop.

 

Sanchez, Boyd, and Brentz would probably have been our equivalent of that package. Not really much value KC got IMO.

[GreekFatAss]

Sanchez, Boyd, and Brentz would probably have been our equivalent of that package. Not really much value KC got IMO.

 

And you don't even reference Quimby...

[Swervin81]

And you don't even reference Quimby...

 

Whoops lol. Sorry Mr. DJQ. Wouldn't bet many others from HF post here.

[CJ-Freeway]

Holy f***. Nice trade for both teams... KC can now be a real WS contender!

[RealAccountant]

Holy f***. Nice trade for both teams... KC can now be a real WS contender!

 

Yeah I cant see either side being too upset by this.

[Angrioter]

Nick Howard, Reds 1st pick 2014: 38 IP, 50 walks, 31 K's

 

f*** Reds!!

[baloojayz]

Huge overpay for a rental, especially considering the Royals have zero shot of resigning him. It'll only be worth it if they win the World Series..

 

It's ridiculous when you think about it. They traded Wil Myers and Jake Odorizzi for Shields, let Shields go to FA and now they are giving up prospects for 2 months of Cueto.

Jays should learn from this, it's not worth it to go for it one year over the other. Great teams are built over years and in the offseason.

[5minutesforframing]

It's ridiculous when you think about it. They traded Wil Myers and Jake Odorizzi for Shields, let Shields go to FA and now they are giving up prospects for 2 months of Cueto.

Jays should learn from this, it's not worth it to go for it one year over the other. Great teams are built over years.

 

Great teams are built by great management.

[GreekFatAss]

Whoops lol. Sorry Mr. DJQ. Wouldn't bet many others from HF post here.

 

Actually I am not DJQ, but I noticed you used his line to the letter

[Angrioter]

Dave Gershman ‏

The player whose medicals didn't satisfy Cincinnati was in fact Bubba Starling, who Reds covet. Would have been one of main pieces in deal.

[Abomination]

Dave Gershman ‏

The player whose medicals didn't satisfy Cincinnati was in fact Bubba Starling, who Reds covet. Would have been one of main pieces in deal.

 

Interesting. Hard to consider Starling as a headline player at this point, but he has unbelievable upside if someone can sort him out at the plate.

[Brownie19]

The Toronto media, evidently, seem like a bunch of Rogers/AA anus lickers

 

Every local media pump the local owners. Never noticed that? what do you expect?