Redman a Royal (all but official)

[Derwood]

per rotoworld:

 

The Royals have reportedly acquired Mark Redman from the Pirates for reliever Jonah Bayliss and a player to be named.

This makes far more sense for the Royals than giving up quality youngsters for Kris Benson. Redman will make $4.5 million next season after picking up his player option and will then become a free agent. If he pitches relatively well, the Royals could do quite a bit better for him than Bayliss at midseason. Bayliss isn't much more than a potential middle reliever. Dec. 7 - 3:05 pm et

[Andy]

Good deal for KC, especially if Bayliss is as mediocre as Rotoworld claims.

[Derwood]

Good deal for KC, especially if Bayliss is as mediocre as Rotoworld claims.

 

alas, no Anna Benson for the King City

[erik316wttn]

Wow, I can't recall an offseason where the Pirates of all teams were right in the thick of things.