Updating a previous item, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren and Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore said theyve never talked about a trade to bring OF Jeff Francoeur to the Royals. Moore told the Kansas City Star the rumor was bogus and that he hasnt spoken to Wren about Francoeur. Asked about Moores statement, Wren said: Its accurate weve never had the discussion.
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore denied talks of a potential trade of SP Zack Greinke for Atlanta Braves OF Jeff Francoeur.
ESPN.com is now reporting that there is nothing to the Jeff Francoeur-for- Zack Greinke swap between the Braves and Royals.The Braves have been rumored in seemingly hundreds of trades this offseason, but where's the leak coming from? This is great news for Royals fans who would have been robbed of one of their few promising players.
The Boston Globe is reporting that the Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves have had serious discussions about a trade that would send outfielder Jeff Francoeur to the Royals for pitcher Zack Greinke.Current Royals GM Dayton Moore is a former member of the Braves organization and is eager to bring Francouer to Kansas City. The outfielder hit .239 last season, while the pitcher looked like a exceptional No. 2 starter.
Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe has heard that the Royals and Braves are in serious discussions about a trade that would swap Jeff Francoeur for Zack Greinke. [...]
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