Alex Gordon plays for the Royals.
No GM in their right mind is going to Alex Gordon for a number 5 starter. Quit kidding yourselves.
I don't think Detwiler gets the job done on his own, but calling Detwiler a blanket #5 is like calling John Lannan our ace three years ago (which people did). Det would step in and be the Royals's #2 at least.
