jranieli Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 There have been multiple reports already about a possible trade that would send RP JJ Putz to the Mets. http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8922020...r-meetings-blog The Mets are working to acquire a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez — and that setup man would be another closer from the American League West. J.J. Putz could be headed to the Mets in a three-team trade with the Mariners and Indians, according to major-league sources. Mets right-hander Aaron Heilman, outfielder Endy Chavez and first-base prospect Mike Carp would be in the deal, as would Indians outfielder Franklin Gutierrez. The deal also would include one or more prospects, but it is not yet clear which players are headed where Another blog mentioned that Joe Smith might be included in this deal, not Chavez. I am not to fond of sending Smith away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Chad Bradford is a free agent. If we dealt Smith then we'd sign Bradford. If Omar has a chance to pull that off he shouldn't wait another second. Unless he thinks he can keep Chavez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 putz is way better than joe smith, you gotta pull the trigger on that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 So now it might be on the verge. http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/arti...sp&c_id=cle LAS VEGAS -- The Mets, Mariners and Indians appear to be on the verge of a three-team deal in which J.J. Putz would go to New York as the setup man to the newly acquired Francisco Rodriguez. The particulars of the deal were still being worked out Wednesday night at the Bellagio, but MLB.com learned that if the deal goes through, the Mariners would receive Indians outfielder Franklin Gutierrez and the Indians would receive Mets right-handed reliever Joe Smith and Mariners infielder Luis Valbuena. Mets right-hander Aaron Heilman and Mariners outfielder Jeremy Reed are also believed to be involved, though it was unclear who would be headed where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphScott Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 NOICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 jesus christ, Lets hope they throw in Castillo for free. LAS VEGAS -- The Mets, Indians and Mariners are discussing a 12-player trade in which Seattle reliever J.J. Putz would go to the Mets. In the deal being discussed, the Mets would surrender six players, including outfielder Endy Chavez, relief pitcher Aaron Heilman and first base prospect Mike Carp. The Indians would be giving up rightfielder Franklin Gutierrez. Putz was an All-Star in 2007 when he went 6-1 with 40 saves and a 1.38 ERA, but he struggled badly at times in 2008, finishing with 15 saves and a 3.88 ERA. The Mets signed Francisco Rodriguez this week to be their new closer, and Putz could be used as a set-up man. http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/hot_stov...-team-mega-deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorized56 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 WOW please make this happen. Our bullpen will be ridiculous. No more uneasy feelings in my gut when I see Jerry go to the bullpen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 done deal according to espn news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Done. Mets get JJ Putz, right handed reliever Sean Green, and outfielder Sean Green. Mets give up Heilman, Endy Chavez, Mike Carp, and Joe Smith. Thanks for the memories, Endy and Joe. You will be missed. I would've liked to see Carp some day in a Met uniform, but oh well, you have to give up something to get something. And Aaron, thanks for the mem... errr, heartburn. Reed essentially replaces Endy as a decent bat but solid defensive outfielder, I will post stats of Sean Green, a player I've honestly never heard of. And of course Putz... he had a down year last year but this is a tremendous move. Putz is another guy that is a more than a K per inning guy. The 8th and 9th innings are on lockdown, boys! Happiest guy in the world right now.... Johan Santana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.j...sp&c_id=nym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 The first thing that stands out about Sean Green is that he is a big boy. The 29 year old is 6-6, 235. His numbers last year were underwhelming. He posted a 4.67 ERA and had a 1.47 WHIP, with 62 K's in 79 innings. On the positive side, he only gave up a 3 homeruns. Lefties hit .299 against him and righties just .233. Might not face many Philly batters next year, lol. All three homers were given up to lefties. His splits are interesting. He had a horrible May, August, and September, but was lights out in May, June, and July. With his late season struggles, I wonder if this guy was pitching with injury or had a tired arm. Overall, though, he seems like a valuable piece to the bullpen, because he keeps guys in the ballpark and is excellent versus right handed batters. More on Green.... he is a big time sinker baller, ground ball pitcher. That explains the low homerun totals. Nice acquisition for the Mets. He will help us this year and lessen the affects of losing Smith. Hopefully switching to the National League will help him greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 SEAN GREEN not to be confused with the great shawn green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Giant Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Who knew the Mets could be the Rangers best friends this offseason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exit 117 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 OH MY GOD. This is too good to be true. (also, 3 white guys in 1 trade. Omar is breaking his own set racial barriers.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 If the Mets were smart, theyd have K-Rod set up for Putz. Puts is a better closer than K-Rod...Yeah I said it, what bitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 putz's 06 and 07 were def better than any season k-rod has had, but he showed himself to be really brittle last season, i think he went on the DL 3 times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I hear you, but he was rushed back because the mariners had no other options until Morrow emerged. When he finally had the proper time to get better, he came back lights out as usual. If Im Jerry Manuel, Putz is my closer. Not only is he better than K-Rod, he is a lot better than K-Rod. Putz is a top 3 closer. K-Rods a top 8 with him being the 8th. closers I have ahead of K-Rod in no particular order Mariano Nathan Papplebaum Soria when healthy BJ Ryan Lidge Putz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 i agree, however putz is older, has less of a track record, plus the money of course so the mets are prob playing it safe. great move though cuz if k-rod gets hurt like wagnre did they will have an established closer ready to step in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 i would add saito to that last, and--by midseason when he proves it--heath bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 i agree, however putz is older, has less of a track record, plus the money of course so the mets are prob playing it safe. great move though cuz if k-rod gets hurt like wagnre did they will have an established closer ready to step in. How old is putz, 32, 33? not really that old for a relief pitcher. unlike starters, relief pitchers have longevity. Most relief pitchers are still effective into their late 30's. I agree, its a phenomenal move. The mets gave up a 4th outfielder, a misused pitcher who hates the franchise (arguably with good reason) and a soon to be pinata in Joe Smith for a top notch relief pitcher. This makes the mets bullpen elite in my opinion. I wish the yankees moved on this...I would have sent Seattle Melky, War and Kennedy for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 i would add saito to that last, and--by midseason when he proves it--heath bell Yeah Id agree with that, then that makes K-Rod a top 10 closer with him being the 10th. Again, Im not knocking the mets foor signing K_Rod, it was a great deal, Minaya has impressed me a lot these past 2 years, but now thay have a guy who is better than him at what he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 i know putz is at least 30, and that's def not old for a relief pitcher, but k-rod is 26 and has the big deal. im sure it wa sunderstood that he'd be the closer when they signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 what i want to knwo is what happens if wagner comes back in like august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 what i want to knwo is what happens if wagner comes back in like august Wagner 7th Putz 8th K-Rod 9th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 that's pretty ill to have 3 closers doing 7th 8th and 9th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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