Aug
5
2011

Who May Go In August?

An article by Former Writers

With the non-waiver trade deadline passed and the Mets fading into obscurity thanks to mental mistakes and shoddy defense over the past week, one may begin to think where the Mets go from here or, more importantly, who goes.There are moves that could be made through waivers and here are several players that could be “traded”.

Jason Isringhausen - Let me get this out of the way, I have always respected Izzy and always will. He is a great competitor who has won before. That’s why the Mets should try to get something done to move him. He can help a team, much like Byrdak, and getting him out of NY would allow the Mets to see of Parnell or Beato has what it takes to close ballgames.

Tim Byrdak – I for one was shocked that Byrdak didn’t get traded before July 31^st. A lefty specialist such as himself could do a world of good for several playoff contending teams. If the right deal can be worked out, expect to see him get moved sooner than later, especially since he is only on a one-year deal.

Angel Pagan - This is a name that may surprise people but if possible I would do it. Pagan has been nowhere near the player he was last season and the excuse that he is a young player has long since passed. Also Pagan moving would clear the way for some younger players to get a chance, i.e Kirk Nieuwenhuis or Fernando Martinez. I know enough with the F-Mart but he is young and who knows what could happen if the position was his. A team may take a flyer on Pagan as a fourth outfielder, one who can play great defense when his head is on right, hit the occasional home run, and swipe some bags.

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8 Comments + Add Comment

Pete August 5, 2011 at 9:22 am

I agree with you about Pagan, he would probably be non-tendered this winter anyway, if he isn’t traded first. The same could be said for Pelfrey, who has made himself somewhat tradeable now, since he has been a little better of late. But Izzy and Byrdak? They would not bring in anything of significance. It took a Carlos Beltran, at the top of his game to bring back a Zack Wheeler, what kind of “prospect” would you be getting back for Izzy or the Byrd? NOT a very good one. They are far more valuable to our team right now, so at least we can play somewhat respectable baseball for the last two months of the season. Parnell and Beato are no way near ready to close in the bigs, and Parnell may never be able to. I don’t think I could stand to watch those kind of disheartening losses everyday the rest of the year. Izzy and the Byrd cost nothing, so it’s not like you are saving anything. Pagan on the other hand is still do a million dollars for the rest of this year, and Pelf is still due around 1.8 million.
- NJstuckinTX August 5, 2011 at 10:29 am
  
  I can’t see Pagan being traded or non-tendered without some sort of viable replacement CF in the system. If they can sign a FA or make a trade to fill that hole, then yeah, be can certainly be trade bait, but to trade him away (or just let him go) and hand the reigns over to Pridie makes no sense.
Metstheory22 August 5, 2011 at 9:43 am

I would not be surprised to see Pelfrey and Pagan traded this winter either. Pagan is more of a 4th outfielder and Pelfrey might be better off in a Kansas type team.
We need a fast defensive type in CF. A Bourn type of player speed. I am not sure who is available or if someone in our minor leagues system can play next year. It won’t be Martinez in center, I think he a corner guy. Maybe Kirk will be ready.
Metsr1 August 5, 2011 at 10:04 am

Trade Daniel Murphy to a team in the american league that needs a DH. Daniel “brain fart” Murphy could benefit from such a move as he can throw his many gloves into a garbage can. Sadly whatever team would trade for him as a DH would have to still cross their fingers when he’s on the bases. As for Pelfrey, he’s on an extended audition for the rest of this season. I think Alderson will hold on to him, but if he doesn’t fix the one step forward, two steps back approach…he’s a goner in the winter.
- Des August 5, 2011 at 10:11 am
  
  Speaking of losers, of folks who hurl invectives without any numbers to support their selective misanthropy, we have Metsr1. Just a loser.
  - Metsr1 August 5, 2011 at 12:19 pm
    
    The all mighty Des has spoken. We’re not worthy of being on the same web-site as the all powerful and genious Des. Anyone who dare have a differnet opinion of the great Daniel “stone hands” Murphy will suffer the wrath of the Des the great. He of the man crush on Murphy. He who can’t stand insults directed at his idol and thus thwows the old “I have have numbers to prove that your wrong, despite the use of your eyes and common sense.” And i’m the loser. Take your Murphy thongs off and go home and get your shine box!
Metsie August 5, 2011 at 1:18 pm

I say NO ONE is going, there is still too many questions posed to make any moves. And with the Waiver Wire in affect it is difficult to get anything worth making a move for.

We don’t know what’s up with Ike and if he needs surgery wopn’t know till next year…
Reyes is still a question of if we can resign him. IfReyes returns we have some trade chips, If he goes elsewhere we will need the guys we have! Turner/Tejada (ss) Murphy (2B/1B) Duda (1B OF)

Our logjam of tradable players is all in the Infield, which is also 50% in Question of having for next year.

Until those questions get answered it makes sense to stand pat and hash it all out in the offseason where you don’t have to deal with Waivers, Could use them to trade for rights to FAs we may be interested in, and have a clue as to who will be where at the SS position.
Alex in CT August 6, 2011 at 10:09 am

You need to add Pelfrey to this list too.

NL East Standings

Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	23	18	.561	-
Nationals	23	19	.548	0.5
Phillies	20	22	.476	3.5
Mets	16	23	.410	6.0
Marlins	11	31	.262	12.5

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