Royals interested in Dickey, what could the Mets get?

The Royals want to compete in 2013, and acquiring starting pitching has been their main priority so far this off-season. Several reports have said today that Kansas City is interested in acquiring R.A. Dickey, and some believe that the Royals have the unnecessary pieces to facilitate such a trade. In my opinion, I would love to see the Royals make a push for Dickey, because they have several interesting prospects that intrigue me. 

Cain has the potential to be something special

One of those prospects is Wil Myers, who is regarded as one of the best outfield prospects in the game. Myers is the complete package, and I don't know if the Royals would be willing to part with him for an aging knuckle-baller. However, they, according to reports, were willing to let him go in a possible Jon Lester deal, so trading him is perhaps not out of the question. I would love to have Myers, but a more realistic player to look at is someone like Lorenzo Cain. Cain originally came over to the Royals in the Greinke deal a few years ago, and hasn't really gotten enough playing time to prove himself. He is a big, athletic center-fielder who has great upside. He is also 26 years old, so the Royals better make a decision about him before his value gets any lower. Cain, in my mind, could be a 20-20 player in 2013, and may improve from there. 

Another player to consider is Salvador Perez, whose future looks incredibly bright. He is the young catcher that the Mets need -- a right handed power bat. His above-average defense just makes his value even higher, and makes me believe that the Royals wouldn't be crazy about sending him to New York similar to Myers' situation. However, he is an interesting piece to talk about and, if the Royals get desperate, his name could enter these possible trade discussions. 

You would have to imagine that the Mets would ask for some bullpen help as well, and luckily the Royals have a surplus of it. Tim Collins and Greg Holland are intriguing names that interest me. Collins is a young, hard-throwing left hander who has the potential to be a real nice setup man. Holland has a slight bit more of upside, and can reach 100 mph on the radar gun. 

Overall, an R.A. Dickey trade between the Mets and Royals seems very realistic, considering that the two sides match up very well together. Dickey would be a great addition to that weak rotation of the Royals, and the Mets would be getting major league ready players who, hopefully, would contribute during the 2013 season and beyond.