Rumors: Beltran on the block........

The rumors have been flying after Mike Silva's NY Baseball Digest show Wed night. Frank Russo from The Deadball Era said that his sources have said that Mets are listening to Carlos Beltran offers (Inquiries) and one rumor scenario has him going to the Yankees for Robinson Cano, Ian Kennedy, Brian Bruney and/or Jose Veres, and another low level prospect. He also said that this would free up money for the Mets to go after K-Rod.....

The problem with that is the Mets will be left without a center fielder, and one that displays plus defensive skills and can hit with his power. Let's face it, he is one of the best center fielders in both leagues...

It will also leave us with Robinson Cano, who can hit but can't field his position. The Mets need better defense at that spot. Orlando Hudson is much better to fill that void. Who is Ian Kennedy? The next savior for the Mets.... I do not believe he will solve anything for the Mets... If thats the case put Jon Niese in the rotation.

Brian Bruney and Jose Veres will not be great additions, the Mets need to get something better than that... If the Yankees can give Prospect Outfielder Austin Jackson in the deal, you might not shake your head at it.. But that not going to happen..

So basically the Mets will get Beltran for Cano and a cast of players the Yankees would love to unload.

If the Mets are shopping Beltran, I would shop him for Roy Halladay and Alex Rios. The Mets would have to give up something else, who I would include is Aaron Heilman and some other prospect.......The Blue Jays have Adam Lind and Travis Snider to go along with Vernon Wells in the outfield.

The Salaries would be close about $4 Million apart. Beltran makes $18 Million, Halladay makes roughly $10 Million and Rios Makes $4.85 Million. Rios would serve as a viable replacement in center field, who is young and has some pop. Plus you get one of the best starters in the AL who will take pressure off the bullpen because he can eat up innings.... I can live with that!

All this is a rumor, but what do you think? Make Comments.