06 Dec 2014 16:38:06
Royals still have their core group in place to be successful through at least 2016-2017, but still have two needs-- (1) SP, (1) RF or DH, preferably RH with pop. They appear to have about $20M left in payroll budget. They trade prospects SP Sean Manaera, SS Raul Mondesi and SP Miguel Almonte to LA Dodgers for OF Matt Kemp and $60M. They plug him into RF, paying him the remaining $47M over 5yrs, with a spot anywhere 3-4-5. This leaves them with $10M to find a SP, of which there are a number of 2nd and 3rd tier pitchers on the FA market. DH can be added in the same way,sign or acquire a player to take the majority of AB's, or a rotation where Dyson gets more time in the field.

1.) 07 Dec 2014
I don't think this will happen. Very little chance.

2.) 07 Dec 2014
Admittedly, it's a lot of salary that LA would be kicking in to move the player they probably should not consider moving, based on last season's production. but those are some very good prospects to reel in, particularly Manaera in the short term, but especially Mondesi in the long term ( and you got to appreciate the family connection). For KC, a healthy Kemp would be a big boost to that offense of speedsters and 15 HR types.