The Royals have claimed pitcher Chris Volstad off of waivers from the Cubs.Volstad had a rough season with Chicago, posting a 6.31 ERA in 111 1/3 innings pitched. He originally came over to Chicago in the Carlos Zambrano trade, and is a former first round pick by the Marlins. He earned $2.7 million in 2012 and is going to be arbitration eligible when the World Series is over.
Analysis: I don't mind this waiver claim. I know Volstad gets a lot of hate because he hasn't lived up to his first round pick standards, but he could be a decent addition. Is he going to be an ace? Probably not. Volstad is a contact pitcher and MAY get rocked in the American League, but we'll see. It's a low risk move and Kansas City is looking to rebuild its rotation, so why not?
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