At this point in the off-season, I’m so desperate for shortstop news that I will grasp at any straws within reach, so I’m grasping here. Earlier today it was rumored that the Rangers are close to moving Gallardo. Depending on who they get back for Gallardo, maybe they would be inclined to move another player, like Jean Segura.
First off, if Jean Segura is available, he’s going to be ultra-expensive. He’s arbitration eligible for the first time in 2016, and free agent in 2019. He’s coming off of a down year. In 2013, the All-Star slugged 12 homers, had a .294 BA with a .329 OBP in 588 AB. He slipped to a .246 BA and a .289 OBP last year. Despite the slip, I expect that if he is available his price will still be sky high because he was successful for a season at the major league level, he’s 24 and has a lot of years left before the market. Ultimately, it is a risky acquisition for the price.
Because of that, I’m not really sure here if I’m advocating for the Mets to get him.
Anyway, I would assume any deal to get Segura would be built around Syndergaard and Plawecki (just comparing it to similar deals that had players like Gattis, the price for young, controllable hitting is sky-high). The Brewers have Lucroy through 2016, so Plawecki would be a nice option to fall-back on.
For the Mets, with players like Desmond hitting the market next year, having Segura would still be an advantage. If they went after Desmond, they probably could flip Segura to another team and probably at a high price again.
Look, the chances of any of this happening is slim. The idea comes from the Brewers doing one trade and the cost to bring Segura in would be ridiculous thus I have no idea where I stand for this but I’m probably against it or for it if Segura plays like his 2013 self. Doesn’t matter though because this isn’t happening, but fun to think about.
