We’ve got a lot to talk about, so let’s just dive right into the Travis Wood stuff right out of the gate. Seems like a pretty cut-and-dried deal from the outset: Two years and a guaranteed $12 million from Kansas City, with a chance to compete for a starting role. Upon further review, however, I started asking a few questions.
Based on what was being reported up to the signing, we knew that both the Cubs and Padres were actively involved in the pursuit of the lefty swingman. We also knew that two other teams, one of which was probably the Royals, were in the mix.