The MLB offseason so far has been ridiculous. It felt like there were more rumors than normal during the GM meetings and last week there were a larger than normal amount of trades and free agent signings.
So far the Mets have made two moves signing Chris Young to a one year deal and the more significant move of signing Curtis Granderson to a four year deal. Chris Young on his own doesn’t do much to the outfield but with Granderson the outfield is now one of the best defensively in the league and the lineup has the chance for serious pop.
If we go back to the Mets offseason goals from the start, they wanted to get two outfielders. Next on their list would be a short stop and a starting pitcher.
Thanks to the flurry of free agents signings over the last week (Peralta, Beltran, Cano, Granderson, Morneau, etc) there is now a better understanding what the trade market looks like for corner OF and 1B. For the Mets this week, they will look to trade one of Ike Davis and Lucas Duda, possibly with Daniel Murphy (which doesn’t make too much sense to me personally) for another impact bat. The Mets could be looking for a SS, a second basemen if they trade Murphy (once again, which doesn’t make sense) or an OF who can also hit lead off.
Teams like the Yankees need a 2B, but I’m not sure what the Mets could get in return. The Mariners are trying to get David Price, so maybe the Mets can get involved in a three year trade.
Teams I’m looking at as possible partners for the Mets would be the Rays and the Orioles. The Rays could use a first basement and maybe the Mets could convince them to part with Yunel Escobar. The Orioles are under pressure to make a move, especially since they traded Jim Johnson for salary room and didn’t sign McLouth and missed out on Beltran.
Let’s see what happens! Its been a crazy week for trades, and there are always surprises during the Winter Meetings.
