Great deal Omar, great deal.
According to SI.com, the Mets and Royals have agreed to swap Ambiorix Burgos and Brian Bannister.
We give the Mets the advantage on this one, though Bannister will probably be of more help to the Royals next year than Burgos will to the Mets. Bannister has nothing more than fourth-starter upside and may settle in as a No. 5 or a middle reliever. Burgos, on the other hand, still projects as a very good reliever for the long-term.
Source: SI.comNot only did Burgos have a very solid 2005 season, hes only 22 years old, throws 98 mph with a nasty splitter, has a ton of upside, stikes out a batter per inning, but the best part? We only gave up Brian Bannister! Bannister was decent and all, but he didnt project to even compete for our rotation with the mass of young pitching we have fighting for 3 spots. Meanwhile, Burgos could be in the bullpen with some improvement this spring, but is most likely heading to AAA for more work, which isn't a bad idea. When he comes up, look out for him to be a sleeper stud ala Dirty Sanchez.
This trade gets the MPH Seal of Approval, and an overall A from me, good trade Omar.
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