We've heard a few different rumors involving top-notch starters coming to New York, but neither of them made any sense for the Mets. Here's my opinion on the two recent trade talks:
Jose Reyes (in a package) for Johan Santana:
What the hell? ESPN, RealGM, and MLBTradeRumors all reported some rumors of the Mets possibly trading Reyes for Santana. If this trade went through, the Mets would need to pay Santana 20 Million over the next 5-7 years, whereas Reyes is signed for another 6 years or so to a fairly inexpensive contract. How does Omar expect to replace Reyes in the field and as the leadoff hitter? Is Anderson Hernandez the solution? I'm Andersons' biggest advocator, but he can't hold Jose Reyes's jock strap. Don't get me wrong, Santana is great and all, but Reyes will be irreplaceable for the Mets.
Carlos Gomez, Kevin Mulvey, and Deolis Guerra for Dan Haren and Kiko Calero:
Just as bad as the first trade, but this one sucks for an entirely different reason. Although he was very good last year, Haren isn't quite an ace. He has been very inconsistent and is not worth three of the Mets' top prospects. Not sure if I've mentioned it yet, but Guerra is my favorite Mets prospect by far. He is very Johan Santana-like, as his repetoir consists of a mid-90's fastball and devastating changeup. His curve should become a plus pitch as well. If anyone is an untouchable in this system, it should be Deolis Guerra.
With that being said, go get Kazmir from Tampa Bay!
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