Worthwhile peek at the home team attempting to salvage a bit of hope as they approach 100 losses. "The dust has settled, and the hard trade deadline is over. Kansas City was quiet, though, with only a handful of deals completed." Royals trade deadline grades How did they do? Royals Land Swing-and-Miss Reliever by Trading Kris Bubic The Kansas City Royals traded left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Carlos Duran.