Friday, July 31, 2009

Kazmir Back to Mets?

An anonymous source hints that first year Mets closer Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez could be dealt as part of the beginning of a team overhaul. In a proposed the trade, the Mets would send Rodriguez and reliever Pedro Feliciano to the Tampa Bay Rays for one time Mets phenom Scott Kazmir, Outfielder Matt Joyce, and Shortstop prospect Tim Beckham.

Kazmir, once the jewel of the Mets farm system, has fallen out of favor in Tampa due to high walk numbers and his injury-prone status. The Mets feel that they can turn Kazmir's career around. Outfielder Matt Joyce would provide them with another young outfielder and the Mets have hopes that shortstop Tim Beckham could make the transition to 2nd base or play shortstop should the Mets decide to part ways with Jose Reyes.

Rodriguez, who inked a multi-year deal with the Mets in the offseason, would provide the closer that the Rays have desperately been seeking. Pedro Feliciano would provide another quality left-handed arm out of the bullpen to accompany J.P. Howell and Brian Shouse.

In order to complete the deal, the Mets would have to obtain K-Rod's permission, since he is in the first year of a multi-year deal. In addition, that same circumstance could allow K-Rod to demand a trade in the off-season if he is not happy.

Thoughts?

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