MLB rumors: Rangers, Rays, D'backs discussed Shields, Upton

Before the Rays and Royals finalized their trade, there was a potential 3-team deal in the works involving the Rays, Rangers and Diamondbacks.

Royals, Rays complete major trade: Wil Myers for James Shields, Wade Davis

Rays megatrade reaction: Pros, cons of Shields, Myers swap

Just ignore the "cons" part...

Royals megatrade reaction: Pros and cons of the Myers/Shields trade

Mostly cons though, at least from the Royals' side.

Royals, Rays complete megatrade: Vote!

Who won the trade?

Royals-Rays MEGATRADE instant reaction: Rays win, Royals lose. Forever.

I thought it could happen. The rumors were out there. GOOD rumors. I knew it could happen. I believed GMDM was capable of something like this. And then it DID happen. Here's what the world said immediately after the biggest catastrophe since the Royals.

Royals rumors: Dickey, Lester, Shields, Hellickson

KC still has their sights set on trading for a top-tier starting pitcher.

Royals rumors: James Shields, Jon Lester, R.A. Dickey

The Royals are looking to add a top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher this winter.

Royals rumors: Billy Butler, Alex Gordon, Wil Myers

The Kansas City Royals are continuing to seek pitching and are willing to listen to trade offers for first baseman Eric Hosmer, third baseman Mike Moustakas, outfielders Alex Gordon and Wil Myers and designated hitter Billy Butler.

Royals OF Wil Myers Named Baseball America's Minor League POY

Royals Rumors: Jeff Francoeur, Wil Myers

Royals Rumors: KC Seeking "Real" SP this Off-Season

Royals Rumors: Jeff Francoeur, Wil Myers and Zack Greinke