Royalty

Ervin Santana shall hereby be referred to as the heir de home run. Ervin Santana was traded to the Kansas City Royals yesterday for Minor League player Brandon Sisk.

Santana lead the American League by allowing 39 home runs. Although he does eat some innings he had a 5.16 ERA in 2012, but has shown success in the past. In 2010 and 2011 he posted a sub 4.00 ERA. Pitching in a weaker division Santana may find more success with the Royals.

For the Royals this is a great trade. They didn't give up much and obtained a pitcher who can be considered an ace. For the Royals he is their ace. The Royals also obtained Jeremy Guthrie this past season and he would be a good number two starter for a team that wants to get its name back.

The rotation for the Royals next season as of now looks to be the following:

1. Ervin Santana    R
2. Jeremy Guthrie  R
3. Bruce Chen       L
4. Luke Hochaver R
5. Danny Duffy      L