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Mets Actively Looking For Corner Outfielder
Update 1:39 p.m.: Now that the Dodgers have acquired Blake, the Mets have turned their attention to Brian Giles.
Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports the Mets are one of three teams that have inquired on the availability of Giles. He also notes that the Mets are often asked about Fernando Martinez, to whom the Padres offered $1MM as an amateur.
The Cardinals and Brewers are the other two teams.
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Adam Rubin of the NY Daily News reports the Mets have narrowed their focus on obtaining a corner outfielder. A team insider told Rubin the team could trade for Casey Blake, Jason Bay, or Raul Ibañez next week.
The approach would be to wait until after the non-waiver trade deadline in hopes that the currently exorbitant asking price for said outfielders would relax.
Reading between the lines:
Now that the Pirates traded Xavier Nady to the Yankees, Rubin believes it might change their plans on Bay.
Bay has expressed his desire to remain with the Pirates, as the possibility that they give him an extension and rebuild around him exists.
The Mets have been mentioned in Ibañez rumors for a few weeks now, but the surfacing of Blake's name as an option could mean they didn't match up well with the Mariners on a deal.
Alejandro A. Leal writes for UmpBump.com. Comments? Rumors? alexo05 [at] umpbump [daught] com.
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Now that it appears that Casey Blake is out of the fold, the Mets are probably scrambling. He appeared to the best fit for them, with the most reasonable asking price as well.
They almost definately don't have what it takes to land Bay, and Ibanez may not quite be worth the price the M's are asking for.
I still think Randy Winn could be a very interesting option for the Mets. He would likely cost them little more than a fringe prospect if they were willing to eat money, and he's still a good professional hitter who can man all three outfield positions. He's not a big time impact bat but the cost would be low and he can provide a pretty good OBP with doubles and steals and good defensive versatility.
Posted by: scribbletone | July 26, 2008 at 11:33 AM
out of everyone available and linked to the mets, i'd rather have adam dunn. he's an intimidating force whose obp would be beneficial.
yes, he's a lefty but what are you gonna do? i'll pass on winn.
Posted by: FranzFerdinand | July 26, 2008 at 11:35 AM
"out of everyone available and linked to the mets, i'd rather have adam dunn. he's an intimidating force whose obp would be beneficial."
Well I was talking about guys who would cost the Mets essentially nothing.
Adam Dunn is gonna cost you something, and likely something pretty.
I don't see how Dunn gets moved unless the Mets are willing to give up Jon Niese, and all reports have pointed to them holding onto him.
Winn makes sense because he'll essentially only cost the Mets money, not talent.
Posted by: scribbletone | July 26, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Dunn and Weathers for Heilman?
Posted by: GmblngPtchr20 | July 26, 2008 at 12:15 PM
For Heilman! Are you joking? Heilman sucks, who wants him. Especially for Dunn. The Mets want alot a guys but there getting nothing.
Posted by: yankfan1 | July 26, 2008 at 12:27 PM
I agree we should trade heilman, but only for a player like NADY!! sucks he is gone... Heilman has good value because other teams view him as a starter.
I hope we steal blake, but we cant touch what those stupid dodgers are offering.
Winn sounds like a strong move for the long term and will work this year if delgado continues to produce. I like Winn a lot.
Posted by: Fish&Mets | July 26, 2008 at 12:36 PM
I would still love to see Bay but only if it does not require Martinez. Otherwise Ibanez or Winn would be fine.
Posted by: metsfan | July 26, 2008 at 12:52 PM
"Dunn and Weathers for Heilman?"
"I agree we should trade heilman, but only for a player like NADY!! sucks he is gone... Heilman has good value because other teams view him as a starter."
Come on, you're completely overrating Aaron Heilman. The guy has a 4.70 ERA this year, is 29, and has never succeeded as a starter in the majors. He's not that far off from free agency.
The Reds are gonna trade Adam Dunn, his two draft picks, and a solid reliever in David Weathers for Heilman? What? Why would the Reds ever do that? The draft picks alone are pretty much worth more than Heilman, not to mention the 3 extra months of having the guy who's 2nd in the majors in home runs.
Adam Dunn is going to cost at least one very, very good prospect, and to the Mets that means Fernando Martinez or Jon Niese plus.
Posted by: scribbletone | July 26, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Why would the Cards want Giles? Sorry Outfield full
Posted by: Redbirdfan | July 26, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Why would the Mets offer Heilman up without getting a reliever in return? Over the past month and change, Heilman has been their best reliever.
They clearly don't have much in terms of major league ready talent. So unless they eat a lot of money, they won't be acquiring anyone.
Posted by: ScottE | July 26, 2008 at 01:03 PM
As a mets fan I want the best out there which is Jason Bay. How about a deal of Jon Niese, Nick Evans, and Mike Carp for Bay and maybe Zack Duke as a thrown in???
Posted by: JP | July 26, 2008 at 01:09 PM
"As a mets fan I want the best out there which is Jason Bay. How about a deal of Jon Niese, Nick Evans, and Mike Carp for Bay and maybe Zack Duke as a thrown in???"
I don't see that package landing Bay by himself let alone with Duke as a throw in. Why would the Bucs want Carp and Evans, aren't they both 1B? I know FMart and Niese are your two best prospects but Niese does not have #1 or #2 potential (IMO) and that's what the they would want for Bay. Also, now that they have picked Tabata I don't see them making another young OF as the centerpiece of a deal. They are both nice prospects but I just don't see the Mets as a logical trading partner for the Bucs. I think the Braves, Rays and Dodgers match up better. Honestly though, I don't see the Coonelly having the balls to let NH make a Bay trade this year. I think he still has hopes that the Pirates will make a run a .500 next season. If we deal Wilson, Grabow or Bay then I might change my tune. We'll see.
Posted by: Slick | July 26, 2008 at 01:37 PM
"As a mets fan I want the best out there which is Jason Bay. How about a deal of Jon Niese, Nick Evans, and Mike Carp for Bay and maybe Zack Duke as a thrown in???"
Wow. You really are a Mets fan if you think that deal is doable. The Pirates want a Texeira-type deal for Bay and throwing in one of their few non-embarassing starters isn't part of the package.
I don't think the Mets farm is deep enough for Bay. Niese is okay but they'd need another top flight prospect and the only one I can think of is F-Mart. But we just got Tabata and you can only acquire so many potential superstar OFers.
Braves or Cardinals seem the best bet. I'd like the Rays to make a move but I think they're content to sit on their prospects and just let the Sox/Yanks fire all their bullets and then take the division in 2009/2010.
I'd hope the Bucs keep Bay though. I think he can be reupped for around 3 more years/$12-14 per and then built around. At the least I hope NH keeps to his guns and only pulls the trigger if it's a WOW of an offer.
I can see Jack Wilson going though. And maybe Grabow.
Posted by: cactusbix | July 26, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Mets fans make me laugh. Since when is Zach Duke a throw in. That is like saying Oliver Perez would just be a throw-in. I love it.
Posted by: SoCalBrave | July 26, 2008 at 02:28 PM
"Braves or Cardinals seem the best bet. I'd like the Rays to make a move but I think they're content to sit on their prospects and just let the Sox/Yanks fire all their bullets and then take the division in 2009/2010."
haha
what?
Posted by: Meoveryouok | July 26, 2008 at 04:38 PM
"Mets fans make me laugh. Since when is Zach Duke a throw in. That is like saying Oliver Perez would just be a throw-in. I love it. "
The funny part about it is that OliverPerez was just a throw in in the Nady for Hernandez deal because he had massive control problems for the pirates.
Posted by: metsfan | July 27, 2008 at 09:50 AM