Now that the Royals have brought in a couple of outfielders, their once duo of most pressing needs has narrowed to just one; they must find a way to narrow their starting pitching surplus.
There's no shortage of suitors for Kansas City's starters, but the conundrum they face is finding the right return for the valuable surplus they have at their disposal.
And a new offseason wrinkle has possibly made things that much more complex for J.J. Picollo and Co., not just for KC's pitching situation, but for structuring their entire organization in general. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic the value of prospects (or lack there of) has thrown quite the loop in the trade market.