Kansas City Royals: Destinations for Danny Duffy
By David Hill
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals have already been linked in trade rumors this offseason, as the Bronx Bombers reportedly had an interest in Tim Hill.
Meanwhile, the Yankees are looking to make moves with their rotation as well. Domingo German is suspended for the first part of the 2020 season. New York had been looking to trade J.A. Happ before that suspension, but German’s discipline has not changed their stance.
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This could be an opportunity for the Royals. Hill and Duffy could be a part of a package deal, heading to New York in exchange for Happ and other pieces. In fact, given that Happ is due $17 million in 2020, and has a vesting option worth another $17 million for 2021, the Royals could end up getting some interesting pieces for the future as well.
Even if Kansas City does not take on Happ in a deal, they still could end up with a solid return. Duffy, who is due another $30.8 million over the next two years, could be considered a relative bargain, especially if he can return to form. A change of scenery, and the chance to be a part of another pennant race, could do just that.
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The New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals were linked in trade rumors before. A larger deal could exist between the two sides.