The Royals made it official during Sunday’s game: they have acquired starting pitcher Johnny Cueto from the Reds in exchange for pitchers Brandon Finnegan, John Lamb, and Cody Reed.
That feeling you have right now, Royals fans? The one you’ve probably never felt before? I’m not sure what to call it. Joy? Elation? Something else? What is certain is that this is uncharted territory for all of us.
The Royals have never done something like this. Cueto wasn’t the top starting pitcher available during this deadline season; that would be Cole Hamels.