Trade With Indians?
According to MLBTradeRumors, Omar Minaya and Cleveland GM Mark Shapiro had a face-to-face meeting.
MLBTR speculates that the Mets might be interested in an outfielder such as Jason Michaels, David Dellucci, or Shin Soo Choo, and possibly in pitchers Cliff Lee and/or Jeremy Sowers.
Choo — no, because he’s coming off TJ surgery and is not better than existing options. Dellucci — no, he’s a LH hitter and the Mets need a righty. Michaels — maybe, but I hope not. Lee — possible. Sowers — huh? I thought Sowers was the Injuns’ lefthanded version of Mike Pelfrey … so how / why is he available?
Personally, I hope the talk surrounds Kelly Shoppach … but that’s doubtful. Lee or Sowers would be a fine alternative for fifth starter insurance … or who knows, maybe I was on to something with the Andy Marte suggestion.
You’d have called it, Joseph. But I’m not really sure what the Mets would have to giveto match up in that situation…….
I DON’T want any of the other names, for what it’s worth: no Jason Michaels, no Koo-Koo-Soo-Choo, and I’d even be lukewarm to Cliff Lee (who Minaya loves)….but Marte: I’d be open to seeing what they want there.
…….that is all.