If you were the Royals GM and were offered Rick Ankiel, Brian Anderson and Clay Mortensen from the Cardinals for Greinke, would you do it? Is it too little for Greinke? Is it too much? Would you want Greinke? Anderson has hit at every level in the minors, even though he's always been young for the level, and an average defensive catcher. He hasn't hit for power, but is still filling out and has that potential. I'd imagine he's the 2nd or 3rd best prospect in the Cardinals system and probably ranks in the top 5 among catching prospects. Mortensen is a good starting pitching prospect who's had a good year in the minors this season. He was a 2007 draftee. Ankiel is one year away from free agency (and is a Boras client), but plays a good defensive CF (allowing DeJesus to move elsewhere), has very good power, and is still developing as a hitter and outfielder. However, he has a high strike out rate and is somewhat of an injury risk. Is this a fair deal? Would it help the Royals enough? (as a Cards fan, I think it would help the Cardinals) If you wouldn't do this deal, what do you think the Royals can get for Greinke that would be better? Do you think the Royals will indeed trade Greinke? ...
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