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If the five email responses I received from baseball executives late Sunday
night are any indication, the reaction within the baseball industry is more
nuanced. A National League general manager called the deal "bold on both
sides," but liked it more from Kansas City's end. An AL talent evaluator also
favored the Royals, in part because he suspects Myers might not be as good as
the hype.
Two other personnel people were decidedly pro-Tampa Bay. "The Royals got
owned on this one," said an NL executive, who marveled at Friedman's huge
haul of young talent. Another National League talent evaluator praised Moore
for his chutzpah, but not so much for his baseball judgment.
"My initial view was basic shock that Dayton did this," the evaluator said,
"especially with so much pitching on the free-agent market. But they have a
hard time getting pitching there. They gave up a lot to go all-in, so I
applaud the effort. But I'm still shocked."
Finally, an American League general manager said he likes the deal for both
clubs.
"I don't get all the online angst towards Kansas City," said the GM. "I am a
Shields fan. I also respect that Tampa does their homework."
一位國聯GM: 兩邊都很大膽 比較喜歡皇家
一位美聯人士: 比較喜歡皇家 Myers可能名不副實
兩位國聯人士: 皇家被搶了 光芒得到很多年輕肉體
Moore會玩開心農場 可是被偷很多菜
一位美聯GM: 雙贏 我是Shields粉