12.19.2007

Trade: The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Kansas City Royals

The Arizona Diamondbacks trade Alberto Callapso to the Kansas City Royals for Billy Buckner.

Arizona received a potential starter for an already crowded rotation. Buckner will probably start the season in Tucson, waiting for another Randy Johnson back issue. I think once he makes his debut, he'll be up for the season.

Callapso will take over second base for the Royals, once they find a suitor for Mark Grudzielanek. By dealing Callapso, the D'Backs are showing that they want to keep Orlando Hudson past next year.

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