Benintendi traded to KC

[revo]

3-team deal, Mets also involved

[revo]

Mets are getting Khalil Lee, trading Josh Winckowski & PTBNL to BOS

BOS getting Franchy Cordero

[mgwiz22]

3-team deal, Mets also involved

An odd trade for KC. They are giving up a decent prospect for a player who will be a free agent in two years. They must think the trade will make them competitive.

[Sour Masher]

An odd trade for KC. They are giving up a decent prospect for a player who will be a free agent in two years. They must think the trade will make them competitive.

Or that he will bounce back and can be trade for even more.

[mgwiz22]

Or that he will bounce back and can be trade for even more.

I considered that but it seems very risky.

[cavebird]

I like it for KC. They see the division going weak this year and are trying to sneak into a wild card. Could flame out spectacularly, but worth a shot.

[onejayhawk]

Or that he will bounce back and can be trade for even more.

This. They are bargain hunting, sure, but there is value to be had.

I like it for KC. They see the division going weak this year and are trying to sneak into a wild card. Could flame out spectacularly, but worth a shot.

Yeah.

He could be a turkey or Thanksgiving dinner. Longshots are cheap to play and can be big on the pay. If nothing else, Benintendi knows he will be playing regularly.

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[Pauly]

If KC wanted to sneak into a wild card you would think they would address that awful rotation.

[joncarlos]

Presumably this gets Mondesi out of the 2 hole? Benni would give them 2 guys with reasonable wheels and OBP at the top of the lineup (Merrifield being the other) and then Soler/Salvy/Dozier/Santana? KC also signed Michael Taylor as a swing change guy and they think he can bounce back, so they're definitely taking fliers on guys. Benni definitely gives off an Alex Gordon vibe out there in LF.

I think Boston figures they can hide Franchy (or JDM, I guess) in LF, at least in Fenway, like they did with Manny.

[chancellor]

If KC wanted to sneak into a wild card you would think they would address that awful rotation.

Valid point - they have about a week to do that, but some good options are still out there. I was thinking like SM was; get him in a lower pressure situation with an opportunity for a fresh start, have him bounce back and then he'd carry a lot of value for a contender this year or next. but if they went out and signed Odorizzi...well, that's a different story.

[fuhrdog]

I think Odorizzi would be a decent bounce back candidate if his pricetag drops a bit.

[revo]

If KC wanted to sneak into a wild card you would think they would address that awful rotation.

I see your point, but they do have young talent there. Singer, Keller & Bubic are all up and comers. They did add Mike Minor, and Duffy is meh but still there. Jackson Kowar presumably can be promoted mid-year. Adding a solid arm would definitely help, but I like their talent.

[Hornsby]

I see your point, but they do have young talent there. Singer, Keller & Bubic are all up and comers. They did add Mike Minor, and Duffy is meh but still there. Jackson Kowar presumably can be promoted mid-year. Adding a solid arm would definitely help, but I like their talent.

Yup, and they have several really highly regarded arms that should be ready by mid-season...Daniel Lynch, Jackson Kowar, maybe even Asa Lacy. All could contribute this season. KC is very quietly doing a smart build...around tons of young pitching.

[Sour Masher]

Yup, and they have several really highly regarded arms that should be ready by mid-season...Daniel Lynch, Jackson Kowar, maybe even Asa Lacy. All could contribute this season. KC is very quietly doing a smart build...around tons of young pitching.

Yeah, their minors have reinforcements coming. Maybe too late for this year, but Lynch and Lacy especially look really good. Kowar ain't bad either.

[Pauly]

Yup, and they have several really highly regarded arms that should be ready by mid-season...Daniel Lynch, Jackson Kowar, maybe even Asa Lacy. All could contribute this season. KC is very quietly doing a smart build...around tons of young pitching.

This is great knowledge, thanks. Love pitchers with skills in that stadium.