11 Nov 2016 23:32:23
Cubs acquire: Wade Davis, Ian Kennedy
Royals acquire: Kyle Schwarber, Jeimer Candelario, Miguel Montero, Mike Montgomery

I know this trade has a lot of moving parts, but I think it makes sense because.
1. The Cubs need a closer and I think they strike out on all three big free agent closers.
2. Schwarber, Candelario and Montero (disgruntled) have no place in Chicago.
3. Kansas City also wants controllable starting pitching so Montgomery is included, but that might be a little too much for Davis. Thus, Kennedy is added to give Chicago more value for what their giving up (mostly if Schwarber turns into a star) and replacing Montgomery as a better controllable No. 5 starter. Kansas City was also rumored to give up Kennedy in deals for Davis as a salary dump, so this works for them too. Montero is only included so Chicago does not take on too much salary and can be a backup catcher for Kansas City or just simply be traded since there are a lot of teams in MLB that need catching.

Too much, too little, or just right?


1.) 12 Nov 2016
11 Nov 2016 23:56:16
Schwarber isn't going anywhere anytime soon.


2.) 13 Nov 2016
13 Nov 2016 17:33:58
Minus 5 stars.