Kris Benson: Trade Talks with Royals Stall RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com Friday, December 9, 2005 Update: The Mets and Royals met again, but a deal featuring Benson and Kansas City's relievers doesn't appear to be going anywhere, the NY Daily News reports. Recommendation: The Mets originally wanted Mike MacDougal and Jeremy Affeldt, which the Royals turned down. It appears now that New York wants MacDougal while the Royals are pushing Affeldt. With trade talks with Texas also falling apart, Benson may be stuck in New York longer than expected as the Mets try and clear salary to go after Javier Vazquez.