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Opprotunity Lost: The Granderson Trade From The Mets Perspective

Posted: 8th December 2009 by Matt Clemente in MLB
While the New York Mets were talking with Yorvit Torrealba's agent, their cross-town rivals, the New York Yankees were finalizing a blockbuster trade for Detroit centerfielder Curtis Granderson, as several sources have confirmed.á As part of a three-way trade also including the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Yankees would send the Ian Kennedy to the Diamondbacks and reliever Phil Coke and prospect Austin Jackson to the Tigers.á The Tigers, who perhaps made out ...

New York Mets Make Late Push for Free Agent SP Randy Wolf

Posted: 8th December 2009 by Matt Clemente in MLB
SIÆs Jon Heyman tweets that the New York Mets are making a ôstrong pushö for free-agent starter Randy Wolf.á Day One of the Winter Meetings ended with all sign indicating that the Milwaukee Brewers were, as Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported, "on [the] verge" of signing Wolf to a three-year deal. áToday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirms the durable veteran left-hander is still ...

If Luis Castillo Were to Go

Posted: 16th November 2009 by Matt Clemente in MLB
As the hot stove begins to heat, like last off season the New York Mets are rumored to be shopping their starting second-basemen, Luis Castillo. Unlike last season, Castillo is not untradable. After an injury-plagued 2008, Castillo had a resurgent season in 2009, hitting .302 with a .387 OBP and 20 SB's. As the hot stove begins to heat, like last off season the New York Mets are ...

Another Team the New York Mets Should Consider Trading with Is Toronto

Posted: 12th November 2009 by Matt Clemente in MLB
I am hesitant to enter into the speculation over the Roy Halladay sweepstakes.á However, despite the fact that the trade deadline came and went last season without ôDocö Halladay leaving Toronto, it still remains likely that Halladay is dealt. áThe question is when.á The Jays could shrewdly holdout until midseason to deal Doc hoping to take advantage of a playoff contender looking for starting pitching down the stretch.á Admittedly, this is ...

Mark Teahen Reportedly Traded from Royals to Chicago White Sox

Posted: 5th November 2009 by Matt Clemente in MLB
The Kansas City Royalsáhave agreedáto trade Mark Teahen (OF/3B) to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for third baseman Josh Fields and second baseman Chris Getz, according to the New York Daily News .á As ESPN indicates, the deal is far from finalized. As of this morning, Getz told a local radio station that he was not aware of the trade. When asked, the White Sox front office refused to comment on ...

Royals’ Mark Teahen Reportedly Traded to the Chicago White Sox

Posted: 5th November 2009 by Matt Clemente in MLB
The Kansas City Royalsáhave agreedáto trade Mark Teahen (OF/3B) to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for third baseman Josh Fields and second baseman Chris Getz, according to the New York Daily News .á As ESPN indicates, the deal is far from finalized. As of this morning, Getz told a local radio station that he was not aware of the trade. When asked, the White Sox front office refused to ...

Call Me Crazy: Harden Over Carpenter in 2010

Posted: 4th November 2009 by Matt Clemente in MLB
Chris Carpenter looks like a favorite to lock down his third NL CY young.á Looking ahead to next season, one wonders where he will rank amongst starting pitchers in 2010.á Is he still an injury risk? The St. Louis ace certainly bounced back after two season lost to injury, winning 17 games and leading the league with a miniscule 2.24 ERA.á ESPNÆs Matthew Berry has him ranked 8th heading into 2010, ...

Call Me Crazy: Harden Over Carpenter in 2010

Posted: 4th November 2009 by Matt Clemente in MLB
Chris Carpenter looks like a favorite to lock down his third NL CY young. Looking ahead to next season, one wonders where he will rank amongst starting pitchers in 2010.á Is he still an injury risk? The St. Louis ace certainly bounced back after two season lost to injury, winning 17 games and leading the league with a miniscule 2.24 ERA. ESPNÆs Matthew Berry, has him ranked eighth heading into ...

Two Teams the New York Mets Should Consider Trading With

Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Matt Clemente in MLB
San Diego Padres More than any other hitter available on the free agent market, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez would be a perfect fit in the Mets lineup.á Due to salary limitations, San Diego will likely not be able to afford re-signing him when his contract ends after the end of the 2011 season.á Former Padre GM Kevin Towers speculates that Gonzalez will be traded. The San Diego all-star is owed a measly ...