Soriano To The Mets: Update
We have an update on the Alfonso Soriano to the Mets rumor posted earlier today. MLBTradeRumors.com has learned that the Milledge and Trachsel for Soriano deal was proposed prior to the acquisition of Carlos Delgado. Now that Delgado has been acquired, the Mets will turn their focus to Billy Wagner and Ramon Hernandez.
Soriano is considered nonessential to the Mets at this point, and any trade for him would not include Lastings Milledge. The Rangers have a stronger need for pitching and that will be the focus of any Soriano deal.
With delgado in the fold, it would make a ton of sense for the mets to revisit the todd walker trade, esp if hendry is still looking for bullpen help . . .
Posted by: charles ro | November 25, 2005 at 11:40 AM
Agreed, although Heilman has always sounded like too high of a price for Walker. The Cubs' bullpen would be well stocked if they were to acquire him though.
Posted by: RumorMonger | November 25, 2005 at 11:55 AM
Has anyone heard of the rumor of soriano and mench going to the cubs for walker, jerome williams, and other prospects
Posted by: cubsfan1544 | November 26, 2005 at 03:13 PM
Hey, we have seen the Scout.com article. Haven't been able to get in touch with James Renwick to verify the details.
The idea of Furcal getting over $16MM per season is really out there; I can't see more than $12MM.
Posted by: RumorMonger | November 26, 2005 at 03:25 PM
I agree that 16mm per year is high but if it is all tied to incentives it might not be so bad. Pobably would be the only way to get him away from the braves.
Posted by: cubsfan1544 | November 26, 2005 at 03:38 PM