According to MLB.com the Mets have told the Phillies that if Jon
Leiber, Tom Gordon or Bobby Abreu come availble to give them a call,
the Mets still show interest in Livan Hernandez.
If they try to acquire Zito, they would have to give up prospects,
the Mets would be better off to wait for him to become a free agent
and then join the bidding war. Leiber and Hernandez would not be too
bad, they eat up innings, even though their ERA's are a little high.
Gordon, where they play another closer, he probaly would not be too
happy setting up again. Abreu puts up good numbers, but he would mean
someone would now have to become a fourth outfielder. Any trade would
have to be made that would not interfere with the great chemistry.
It's probaly going to be a dead market again this year, I'm not
expecting much to happen. A blockbuster or any major trade would
involve a lot of prospects going somewhere.





In MetsFanzUnited@yahoogroups.com, "Daryl" <mrmet67447@...> wrote:
>
> I think the signing of Fonzie is for mentor and grooming purposes.
> He's not been much of a hitter since he got hurt the second time (with
> San Fran). He is probably going to be a coach or laision within the
> organization.
>
> As far as pitching is concerned, I think the Mets should continue
> grooming the young pitchers. Unless we can "borrow" a potential free
> agent for the end of the season, we are not going to get a front line
> starter.
>
> The second will be good if Cliff Floyd can overcome his injuries and
> hit, and Pedro gets healed, I think the Mets will go far in the post
> season. If I'm not mistaken the '69 Amazins did with platooning and
> moving pitchers in and out of the 4th spot in the rotation.
>
> Let's Go Mets!
> --- In MetsFanzUnited@yahoogroups.com, gabe1012 <no_reply@> wrote:
> >
> > Alright, we've had a great first half. What do we need? I think we
> > need a 5th starter. Pedro, Tom and Steve are doing a great job but a
> > 4th starter is needed.
> >
> > Just throwing this out there, Maddaux, he may be available. Now hear
> > me out. He's not gotten the run support when he pitches and with
this
> > team I think he'll get plenty of that. A trade for him would come
> > cheap as well and well he's an expierenced Playoff pitcher. Not sure
> > about the details in his contract or when it ends but something to
> > think about. At least for the remainder of this year. Pflier , or
> > however his name is spelt needs some work still but could be ready
for
> > next year. Hernandez is good 5th starter as well ,with playoff
> > expierence, and a proven winner in the playoffs.
> >
> > Other than that I think we're golden, position players are set, 2B
> > although a platoon spot is just fine, ( kinda like the 86 Mets,
> > Backman and Tufel) Woodward and Valentine doing a great job there.
> >
> > Any thoughts?
> >
>