If there’s one player in baseball capable of solving the myriad problems facing the Mets in 2012, it’s Justin Upton. He plays the outfield. He’s right-handed. He’s not Jason Bay. He’s signed to a fairly team friendly deal through 2015. He’s a childhood friend of David Wright. He’s not Jason Bay. And, when he’s on top of his game, he’s an MVP-caliber player.

Of course, most of these attributes also intrigue most other teams. So if the Mets have any intention of acquiring Upton this off-season, they better be willing to give up a boatload of talent.

So after playing armchair GM during several lecture classes, here’s what I think would constitute a reasonably fair deal for both sides:

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Considering the past two weeks, you have to be thrilled that the Mets escaped Arizona with a split.

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If only Ike Davis could have batted seven or eight more times, the Mets might’ve had a chance to win this one.

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What? Matt Harvey couldn’t start two days in a row?

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The Matt Harvey Era has begun.

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After losing four straight, the Mets win two in a row — the right kind of momentum they want as they head into a three-game series in Philadelphia.

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Frank Francisco made it an interesting ending, but the Mets still prevailed.

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Both starting pitchers did well, save for one bad inning. In the end, it was relief pitching and defense that made the difference in the ballgame. On this particular night, strong defense and relief pitching by the D’Backs overtook shoddy defense and poor relieving by the Mets.