Back Up The Truck?

[Centerfield]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Centerfield wrote: I find I'm sad to see him go. This makes it sound as if a trade has been announced and he's officially gone. I'm not seeing anything. Has he been traded, or are you anticipating?

Just speculation. Sorry.

[Centerfield]

Edgy MD wrote: If Lugo was to go, the Mets would be looking for somebody just like him in return — a guy who can hold down a rotation spot until the featured starters return, who can continue in that role if the rotation doesn't reform, who can plug into the bullpen if it does. Basically, they're a team at the back end of the league's ERA rankings who can't afford to be shedding young controllable pitching that is modestly effective currently with the potential to improve or break through to increased effectiveness. As for Reyes, the plan seems to be to keep him around to continue mentoring Rosario. So I wouldn't be preparing to lose him. It's not unthinkable that he could be back in 2018.

I think I'd be ok to have Reyes as our back up SS.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I wouldn't be opposed to bringing back Reyes in 2018, if they can get him for a low enough salary. I don't think it will happen, but it's in the realm of possibility.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Hard to see him having a better landing place than Queens, so I'd assume Mets will try to get him as cheap as he can come. Not the worst thing to have a versatile switch-hitter with a little pop and speed in the fold.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

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This only makes sense to me. Grandyman has been a terrific Met and it's hard to imagine a worthy pennant push for this group without him but seeing as that's next to impossible, another team would surely like his power, OF versatility and exemplary veteran-leadershipiness for a push. The Cubs? Maybe a post-deadline dumperoo

[Ceetar]

If a team is only trading him as a bench piece, it might not even be worth the bother of trading him. Never mind he's been a top 10% hitter since May 1st.

[Edgy MD]

If he's a top 10% hitter (and I'm curious where that comes from), he's a top 10% hitter that's rotting on the bench while earning beaucoup $$.

[Ceetar]

Edgy MD wrote: If he's a top 10% hitter (and I'm curious where that comes from), he's a top 10% hitter that's rotting on the bench while earning beaucoup $$.

331 qualified hitters, he's ranked 31st in wRC+.

[Edgy MD]

Well, they may feel they have to lose somebody in the outfield/first base logjam, and he's currently the odd man out whilst earning the second-highest salary.

[smg58]

Pat Neshek just got the Phillies three prospects.

[seawolf17]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: [tweet]https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/890259597835079680[/tweet] This only makes sense to me. Grandyman has been a terrific Met and it's hard to imagine a worthy pennant push for this group without him but seeing as that's next to impossible, another team would surely like his power, OF versatility and exemplary veteran-leadershipiness for a push. The Cubs? Maybe a post-deadline dumperoo

Absolutely. Grandy has exceeded every expectation I had, and I would love to see him get another shot at a ring. Maybe he'd even be wiling to come back next year.

[Frayed Knot]

smg58 wrote: Pat Neshek just got the Phillies three prospects.

All very young: a 19 & 20 y/o out of Venezuela both playing in Low-A. The other is a 23 y/o former 24th round draft pick just recently promoted to High-A.
The older one is said to project as a future middle reliever; a much greater range of good or bad on the other two (IF & RHP) because of their ages.

Obviously worth it form the Phils viewpoint even if all they get out of it down the road is one or two role players.
Probably safe to assume that a package for Reed may yield something similar, but it doesn't sound like he's going to draw anything like the monster prospects that Miller & Chapman netted last year.

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According to the MLB App - Duda has been traded to the Rays for Drew Smith

On edit: http://m.mlb.com/news/article/244836726/sources-rays-land-duda-in-deal-with-mets/?topicId=27118122

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

MORE TRAIDS

Now that we got one done, I find myself wanting the bloodletting to continue with surprising zeal. Papa needs some shoe money, or a AA catching prospect-- gimme some action, Dealer Sandy!

[Guest d'Kong76]

I know, I've been to the Mets' Rotoworld like a half dozen times this morning.

[bmfc1]

Several tweets today about Granderson and the Brewers. If Duda got the Rays 30th ranked prospect, shouldn't Granderson get the same or more, given his sparkling personality? Baseball Prospectus has the Brewers with the 3d rated system. MLB.com had this Top 30 list in March: http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2017?list=mil

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How much could Sandy having been expecting in return?

[Edgy MD]

Expecting? I dunno. But deals happen.

Last year the Rangers, suddenly scared of going into the post-season without catching depth, made a deal to get Nevin Ashley on August 31. Ash hadn't even played for the Mets all year, and had a .100 career MLB batting average, but they were able to deal him off for Ka$h Konsideration$. He played three games for Round Rock and called it a career, but the Mets made a deal for him before he went.

I have little doubt in the notion that there's a team (or more) out there who could use a veteran backup catcher who shows grace under pressure, pops the occasional ball into the stands, and looks good in the shower.

[Lefty Specialist]

Edgy MD wrote: I have little doubt in the notion that there's a team (or more) out there who could use a veteran backup catcher who shows grace under pressure, pops the occasional ball into the stands, and looks good in the shower.

Anthony Recker's already been traded.

[Edgy MD]

Easy. I said good.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Duda out for prospect. Ramos in for prospects. Reed out for... what? Prospects? Bench help? A Wurlitzer and a couple of mouth-harp?

This parking lot needs a one-way sign in it. The trucks are getting confused.

[Frayed Knot]

Trade deadline, btw, is 4 PM EDT on Monday.
Deals don't always get announced by the cut-off, but since the dawning of the Age of Twitterquarius nothing should lag too long past the finish line meaning no late-night floor pacing on our day off.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Joel Sherman in the New York Post suggests that the Brewers might be interested in Cabrera, Walker, or Granderson.

Milwaukee lines up as perhaps the Mets’ last, best hope to trade veterans this month, because the Brewers have a need for both a lefty-hitting center fielder such as Curtis Granderson and a lefty-hitting second baseman, such as switch-hitters Asdrubal Cabrera and Neil Walker.

Full article: Mets have one last hope for veteran selloff

[Frayed Knot]

The traded players since being traded:

JAY BRUCE: 61 AB, .311/.391/.590 4 HR

NEIL WALKER: 38 AB; .368/.467/.500 1 HR

LUCAS DUDA: 84 AB; .202/.343/.488 7 HR

GRANDERSON: 29 AB; .138/.342/.448; 3 HR

RENE RIVERA: 1 Single in 8 AB

ADDISON REED: 11 Games, 10.1 IP; 6 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 12 K

All these were from before tonight's games (if any) although I know Duda has HR'd tonight so that's at least 8 for him w/TBR even with the low BA