Where Does Jarrod Dyson Go?
Oakland and Baltimore are both reportedly interested in Royals OF Jarrod Dyson. Who could Kansas City get back from those two teams?
With Jorge Soler the newest member of the KC Royals, Jarrod Dyson appears to be expendable and Paulo Orlando seems destined to be a fourth outfielder.
(That being said, it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world for Dyson and Orlando to platoon in right field and Soler to be a full-time designated hitter.)
Oakland, Baltimore and St. Louis all have shown recent interest in Dyson. So what could the Royals realistically get back from those clubs in a trade?
Oakland Athletics
Source confirms: #Athletics among teams making push for #Royals' Dyson. First reported: @joelsherman1.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 7, 2016
What would Oakland, a team in constant rebuild mode, give up for one year of Dyson? And what are the Royals looking for? We’re betting it’s someone ready to contribute almost immediately Kansas City’s front office has insisted they haven’t given up on 2017.
Here’s three options:
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Baltimore Orioles
Trying to stay competitive in the AL East, the Orioles have been inquiring about fleet-foot outfielers like Dyson and Atlanta’s Mallex Smith.
Here’s some options for how they could land Dyson:
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