Well the trade deadline has come and gone, and the Royals made no moves this season. I don't really have a problem with that. For the first time in what seems like a long time, KC didn't just deal someone away for whatever they could get in return, choosing instead to hang on to all the parts that help them win ball games.
That being said, I wouldn't have objected to trading a guy like Grud or Mahay for a very promising prospect...but apparently that kind of deal wasn't out there. Of course, there was the rumor of the Mahay to Philly deal - but Philly either backed out, or KC didn't project that kid to be a possible everyday player. Instead of dealing him anyway, I'm glad we hung on to him.
Yes we are rebuilding. Yes rebuilding teams flip older players for prospects all the time. But...this team is getting better (believe it or not), and part of that involves creating a winning atmosphere. I say let's continue to build this atmosphere. The young players need it. The manager needs it. The fans need it. Maybe, just maybe....winning a few games this year will help us get where we want to be in 2009, 2010, and beyond.
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