KC and Oakland trade

[leppardkev]

Oakland trades

SP Brandon McCarthy
OF Michael Taylor

To KC for

OF Melky Cabrera

I like this deal to solidify my OF. Cabrera is exactly what I was looking for.
KC to approve the trade.

[ldsjayhawk]

accepts.

The Royals get a solid pitcher and a good outfield prospect, both of which I anticipate will make up for the loss of Melky Cabrera, who is hard to let go with 20-20 potential.

[Eric]

[MillerTime]

Very even deal to me.

 

[MillerTime]

Also requested contract information.

[h4cheng]

Looks good, McCarthy is very underated.

[Rob]

I like KC's side better but it's fair enough.   

[Paul S.]

 

[ldsjayhawk]

Also requested contract information.

Cabrera = through 2012 @ $1,125,000
McCarthy = through 2012 @ $1,000,000
Taylor = 2nd yr @ $440,000 (still has 1 yr before ARB)

[Dan Wood]