Some Royals fans think team should trade closer Wade Davis
A trade between the Cubs and Yankees had some Royals fans thinking it might be time to deal closer Wade Davis.
How did we get to this point? Start with this: Jon Heyman reported that the Cubs have a deal in place to acquire closer Aroldis Chapman from the Yankees. The price? Minor-league shortstop Gleyber Torres (the Cubs’ top prospect), minor-league outfielders Billy McKinney (the Cubs’ No. 5 prospect) and Rashad Crawford, and pitcher Adam Warren.
Then add in a report from Jeff Passan, who said the Nationals had asked about Davis. The Royals reportedly wanted right-hander Lucas Giolito, who is ranked as the top prospect in baseball by MLB.com.
Well, some Royals fans were dreaming big about what the team could get for Davis, who is under contract for 2017, in a trade.
Time for the Royals to get a kings ransom for Wade Davis and reload for 2017 and beyond. Can get even more than the Yanks did for Chapman.
— Colin Renville (@ConwayTweety__) July 25, 2016
Wade Davis is awesome. Love the guy. I'd trade him for that Cubs package in a heartbeat.
— Darling Prikki (@RichieIsBack) July 25, 2016
Aroldis Chapman to #Cubs...if you're #Royals GM Dayton Moore, you gotta be on the phone seeing what Wade Davis could fetch
— Jordan Wolf (@JordanWolfKU) July 25, 2016
If Chapman brings that much it’s time to trade Wade Davis.
— Ben Spencer (@benspencerksu) July 25, 2016
As sad as it sounds... I really think we should sell Wade Davis before the trade deadline. Especially with the value chapman got. #Royals
— Austin Regier (@austin_regier) July 25, 2016
If that is the haul for Chapman, trade Wade Davis now.
— Brandon Shoemaker (@B_Shoe) July 25, 2016
If the Yankees really get this much for Chapman, the Royals have to consider trading Wade Davis. Better player, and a year left.
— Christian Abke (@ChristianAbke) July 25, 2016
The idea of trading Wade Davis isn't all about loading up on prospects. It's looking for pieces that can help right away and beyond
— Ross Martin (@PCBearcat) July 25, 2016
Love The Wade Davis Experience. But with the price of closers so elevated, you have to shop him around.
— Craig Brown (@CraigBrown_BP) July 25, 2016
If this is true, the #Royals should begin shopping Wade Davis today. https://t.co/FXsHqtJW2y
— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) July 25, 2016
Seriously #Royals, trade Wade Davis like right now if that is what you can get back.
— Joe In Bugaha (@JoeInBugaha) July 25, 2016
If the #Royals trade Davis AND get a great haul, that Zack Greinke trade tree will look awfully lush.
— David Lesky (@DBLesky) July 25, 2016
Trading for Wade Davis and then trading Wade Davis might be the two most important moments of GMDMs legacy
— Jack Nowland (@jacknowland) July 25, 2016
Trading Wade Davis would be selling as high as possible on the most dominant reliever of all time. It would be a smart move.
— Luke G (@LG_Royals) July 25, 2016
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This story was originally published July 25, 2016 at 1:25 PM.