2009 NY Mets and Xavier Nady a Winning Combination

I’m torn between giving Murph a legit chance of claiming the LF spot and the need for a LFer with some pop. It’s time to do a little house keeping on Mets fans LF wish list.

Manny - Still on the market, however the Mets have made it abundantly clear that they are not a player for his services. IMHO, there are two factors that contributed to the Mets lack of interest.

• Understandably, the Mets reluctance to contribute to MLB’s version of welfare, aka the luxury tax threshold has been huge. With Manny and Boras turning their collective noses up at anything less than a 4 yr contract in the neighborhood of $100M, it’s hard to see how they can fit him into their business plan.

• Let us not underestimate the colossal impact of the Madoff Ponzi Scheme!

Adam Dunn - No longer an option, as he has signed with the Nats. Looks like the Mets will have the misfortune of facing him in 18 games this year.

Bobby Abreu - I’m going to Disneyland.

Raul Ibanez - Seeing how the Phillies acquired Raul’s services, we should be seeing quite a bit of him this season. The Phillies may have interpreted the market incorrectly, by handing the aging left fielder a 3 yr contract for $30M. It is well documented that Ibanez is defensively challenged.

Pat Burrell - Thankfully “Burrell the Met Killer” was shipped not only out of our division, he is now in the American League…Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy! However, Burrell will have his opportunity to torment Mets fans of all ages, when he arrives at Citi Field 19-21Jun. Let’s hope he’s not as cozy in Citi Field as he was in Shea.

If the Mets are looking to make a significant move, it must come by way of a trade. To that end, I’m thinking Xavier Nady would be the best fit.

What will the Mets have to offer??? Im not sure, however it would have to start with relief help. The Yankees have a real problem trying to find a RP who can get the ball to future HOF, Mariano Rivera.

• First and foremost, we know the X-man can play in New York.
• Nady is signed to a one-year, $6.65 million contract. That's not a huge commitment, and perhaps F-Mart emerges to claim LF in 2010. Another way to look at this is, assuming the Mets offer Nady arbitration at the end of the season, he may net the Mets a first round pick, as a Type A free agent
  
• From Omar on down the message has been consistent, the Mets are seeking balance from the right side of the plate, preferably with some pop. Nady's number continue to improve and would be a welcome productive addition in the five, six or seven spot.
• Nady's last year's stats; .305 BA/ 25 HRS/ 97 RBI/ .357 OBP/ .510 SP/ .867 OPS. Now, let's put those numbers up against Adam Dunn's; .236 BA/ 40 HRS/ 100RBI/ .386 OBP/ .513 SP/ .898 OPS. Not too shabby, and there is nearly $3.4M dollars in savings. An added bonus is the advantage Nady has over Dunn in the field.
  
• By trading for Nady, Nick Swisher will no longer be available and the Braves are jonesing for him something awful.