by FanHouse Staff
Zack Greinke was acquired by the Brewers in a six-player trade with the Royals.Greinke, Yunieski Betancourt and $2 million are headed to Milwaukee in exchange for outfielder Lorenzo Cain, shortstop Alcides Escobar and pitching prospects Jake Odorizzi and Jeremy Jeffress.
"Zack Greinke is one of the top young pitchers in the game today. We are very excited to add him to our new rotation," said Brewers GM Doug Melvin. "Zack brings great physical skills and athleticism to the team and is an outstanding competitor. This trade is a credit to our scouting and player development staff as their hard work and judgment provided us the talented prospects that Kansas City will be receiving. I also appreciate the support of ownership in making this deal."
Greinke, the 2009 AL Cy Young, was the best pitcher believed to be available behind Cliff Lee, who signed with the Phillies last week.
He had limited no-trade protection in his contract, and despite signals otherwise is said to have not wanted to play in New York. The Yankees, who lost out on Lee, but need pitching, never appeared to be a serious suitor for Greinke. The Washington Nationals, on the other hand, were close to a deal for the ace, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman, but Greinke told the Royals he wouldn't accept a deal to D.C.
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