Sounds like a great idea to me. Get Conforto up here now:
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Mets, who have talent to deal, are setting up for something…
July 20th, 2015 5:25 pm
CerroneCircleAvatarMatthew Cerrone: The Mets have enough talent to acquire two position players, such as Ben Zobrist and Justin Upton, while keeping Michael Conforto, Steven Matz and Noah Syndergaard, according to insiders with other teams.
Sandy Alderson is aiming high in his pursuit of an outfield bat, CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman recently said (July 17, 2015). According to multiple reports, the Mets have shown interest in Upton, Brewers OF Carlos Gomez and Reds OF Jay Bruce. Alderson is also looking to acquire someone that can play shortstop and third base, according to NY Post reporter Joel Sherman (July 20, 12:51 pm).
As I wrote this morning, my hunch is the Mets are trying to acquire two players, one more prominent than the other. It could also be they’re setting up for one deal, with a back-up option being lined up as well, but I prefer to think it’s two moves not one. In either case, I’ve heard from multiple sources saying they’ve checked in one a variety of guys, but they clearly have an ideal target.
Personally, I’d LOVE to see them get Zobrist and Upton, which would only increase payroll by $6 million if they include Jon Niese in the deal. I’ve heard the Brewers were recently scouting Double-A Binghamton, so I suppose Gomez is a legit possibility as well, I just like Upton a bit better. More important, I think this can be done by trading from Niese, Rafael Montero and Zack Wheeler, and prospects Brandon Nimmo, Gavin Cecchini, Michael Fulmer and Dilson Herrera.
This is why I feel good about Alderson’s chance to trade for at least one player. If I had to make a guess, I’d go with Zobrist (if an infielder) or Will Venable or Gerardo Parra (if an outfielder).
On the other hand, I’m equally skeptical they’ll get a big hitter, mostly because they’ve been talking about this caliber of a deal for years and never seem to do it. And, until I see them actually pull the trigger, give up the talent and take on the money, it’s hard to believe it’ll happen. I like that I’m hearing they think today is different, for reasons I outlined this morning. But, I’ve got to see it to believe it…