News: Revolution Acquire Teal Bunbury from Sporting KC

I'm pretty excited about this move. I think that a trade is exactly what Bunbury needs to reignite his career. I could see this working out similarly to the Agudelo move.

 

I called it 2 years ago. Sort of.

https://www.bigsoccer.com/community/threads/possible-summer-transfer-thread.1946187/page-6

Before his mini-comeback, an unhappy Teal Bunbury on SKC's bench was exactly the sort of player we should've been pursuing.

 

I expect the 1st round pick to be #21 anyways

 

With NYCFC and Orlando joining the fold next year the worst team in the league will only have the 3rd pick. I'm guessing our pick will be somewher in the 5-10 range (hopefully worse). I don't think it's a ton, but it does scare me that we seem to have been relying pretty heavily on draft picks over the past couple of years. Maybe we can fleece Chivas USA out of their top pick for Bengtson, they practically give draft picks away.

 

Sounds great. One concern is that he has had 2 ACL tears in the last year and a half - 2 years.

 

1st rd pick and money is too much for him in my opinion. Hope I am wrong

 

I think it's a slight overpay for a player who hasn't produced much in two years (I would have preferred Saad or Dwyer if the Revs had to give up a 1st-round pick), but it's still a forward-thinking move by the Revs.

Bunbury is still very young, and KC's constantly rotating striker cast may have limited his opportunities to regain his form. Let's hope significant playing time in the Revs' system gets 2011 Bunbury back.

 

Twice?

 

From a SKC fan in furious at the move. Teal brings so much to the table. His speed, Ariel ability, work ethic, are all fantastic. His finishing is the only thing that is a little spotty. I suspect he will start for you guys this season rather it's opening day or not. Congrats, excuse me while I go cuss out a few Facebook fans

 

"Just" once.

 

The thing I don't get is why we had to give SKC so much. Bunbury was arguably 5th on the forward depth chart in KC. They were clearly trying to offload him. It would be like US getting a 1st rounder and allocation money for Bengtson.

 

His spot on the SKC depth chart has nothing to do with his value to other teams in the league.

 

Interesting move and I know I'll get torn to shreds for having a dissenting opinion but I'm a little disappointed with yet another reclamation project leading our line. He's another Charlie Davies, or Chad Barrett, a recent under performer elsewhere in MLS with something to prove. There's certainly advantages to trading within the league but when we put it in context of our direct competitors DC, TFC and elsewhere in the East, this isn't a move that says "I have MLS Cup ambition." It says "we will try real hard to sneak into the playoffs on nothing more than reclamation projects and draft picks." I still wish the revs would be more aggressive and go after better forwards.

The pros:
Familiarity with the league. Bunbury knows MLS so check the travel/culture aspect of a new signing

Age. He's the right age at 23

Motivation: Agudelo benefited in a new environment; if he's got a chip on his shoulder and a competitive desire to succeed, maybe Bunbury will too.

The cons:
Under performer. Bunbury has 19 goals in 89 appearances in his MLS career, working out to a goal every 4+ games. He has 7 assists total in his entire MLS career so he doesn't set up many goals and hasn't shown to be a good finisher. In fact, I remember more Bunbury misses on open looks given by the revs than I do his goals! SKC probably does too.

Contract year. Bunbury is another rental just like Agudelo. So it's really a no-win situation - if he does well, he'll get offers overseas. If he doesn't we'll have given up a first round pick and allocation money for not much production.

Health concerns. He came back from a torn ACL last season but just like Sene this is a looming question mark.

I will be pleasantly surprised if Bunbury contributes much in 2014 - this move has "new Chad Barrett" written all over it.

 

I think this is good. And the price?
a. We already have lotsa youth (more from next year's draft may not be needed). I'm not overly concerned.
b. Was this draft year not considered 'sorta thin'? Is it not grief-inducing to rely on the draft so heavily? I'm not overly concerned about the need to draft well next season. (No crystal ball here... but no ulcers over it either).
c. Allocation money. YAY! They've finally found a use for it!

I have the same lingering doubts that other have about how he'll perform. But at least we know that he is capable of performing well, and is young. I guess the rest is a crap-shoot just like anyone else.

 

Correct, just once. I misread the article.

 

I couldn't possibly disagree with your comparision between Bunbury and Barrett anymore. Bunbury is a guy who at one point was working his way into the NT picture, was playing for the Olympic team, performing well in MLS, etc. Injuries have definitely set him back, as has the depth of SKC's striker corps. I think that a new team is exactly what Teal needs to get his career back on track. Chad Barrett on the other hand is a career MLS journeyman, there are very few similarities.

 

Identify and acquire. I couldn't care less what they pay, especially if it involves draft picks and allocation.

 

Thanks for the input. I was even able to translate it from rural mid-western speak!