Kearns for Affeldt... no brainer.

Yes. This is a great trade that makes sense for both teams. Willie Mo Pena keeps hitting 450ft bombs for the Reds to make Kearns expendable.

Yes, the both have durability issues. It is somewhat of a wash. However, the trade addresses needs for both teams. This trade makes so much sense, it hurts my brain to imagine it not happening.

Sigh. Oh for a young promising power hitter. As far as Billy Butler, all reports that he isn't really cutting it as a third baseman. Heh. Potentially another corner outfielder?

Say, did you read the article interviewing Glass about turning a profit last year and then reducing payroll?? It isn't that flattering of an article. Basically, Glass wants the Royals to break even operationally while he earns huge returns on his $90+ M investment in the team. Let's hope he is willing to spend some of that to keep any mature talent we grow. The world doesn't need another Carl Pohlad.