Trade Winds Begin as Breeze

More rumors about the Mets interest in Johnson. According to the author the nats would want Parnell as part of the deal.

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Not Mets-related, but

the Red Sox are looking at Frenchy? I’d think his general disinterest in getting on base wouldn’t really fit in with their front office’s philosophy.

"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on May 27, 2009 11:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Parnell for Nick?

I’m probably in the minority here, but I’d go for it. Antonini? Kunz? Sure.

by jasondg on May 27, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

But I wouldn’t do anything crazy with Parnell just yet. If when the Mets and Phillies meet in a few weeks the team health has not improved substantially or an issue has arisen preventing Delgado from beginning his rehab in the near future, I would seriously consider it then. For now though I don’t think the Mets can afford to lose Parnell, and there’s no reason to make a hasty trade during the soft part of the schedule and while guys are just starting to try and get healthy again.

"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet

What a fool I was to defy him"

-HST

by Mark Himmelstein on May 27, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

+1

"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on May 27, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Putz has a solid first half he could bring more at the deadline

and then Parnell fills the setup role.

by SupT on May 27, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah but that'd be more appealing to a competitive team looking for a closer

Or a reliever with a track record. Obviously not the Nats. Plus, given cost and service time, Parnell’s got a much higher trade value right now.

"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet

What a fool I was to defy him"

-HST

by Mark Himmelstein on May 27, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

I would be more inclined to keep seasoning Parnell and see if he continues to look like a high LI guy, and deal Putz when (if?) Wagner gets back. Putz has been ok but that is a big contract and you have to figure he could bring back something useful.

by deadspy3 on May 28, 2009 6:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh definitely

I’m just not sure what you could get unless you found a really desperate team like the Halos, who should be competing if not for the shoddy pen or a terrible closer, and Fuentes has been fine.

"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet

What a fool I was to defy him"

-HST

by Mark Himmelstein on May 28, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Johnson is not a good fit for the Mets

Sure, he rakes when he’s healthy. We could use a hitter like him. But what happens when Delgado returns? Neither can play anywhere other than first so one would have to sit. If we get to the point where Carlos looks unlikely to return, he makes much more sense. As of now, I’d rather the club acquire someone who can slot into a corner OF position or somewhere else when Delgado returns.

FWIW, DeRosa still seems like the best fit since he provides average or better hitting and defense virtually anywhere on the diamond. He could be our SS for the next ten days, then play first base for six weeks until Delgado’s return and then platoon in a corner OF spot for the remainder of the year, all the while providing insurance if other injuries occur. For the right price, I think he’s the play.

by Zwill on May 27, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I can't see us getting a very good price on DeRosa from the Indians

I don’t think they’ll undervalue him like the cubs did.

by Gina on May 27, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps not

but he is one of the more expensive players on their team and in a walk year. If they continue to struggle, it’s hard to imagine them holding on to him for the whole season. We’ll see.

by Zwill on May 27, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't doubt he'll become available

Just that we’ll be able to meet the price, or at least should meet.

by Gina on May 27, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What do you think...

… the Nats would want for Dunn…

by deadspy3 on May 28, 2009 6:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know what they'd want

But I don’t think it matters, he’s an “unathletic masher type”.

by Gina on May 28, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I now have an image of him

unenthusiastically preparing potatoes in an army kitchen somewhere…

by deadspy3 on May 29, 2009 5:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No deal. Parnell for Johnson

is something I’d be skittish about. Perhaps we could convince the Nats Eddie Kunz has value?

"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw

by squid92 on May 27, 2009 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I would think that Kunz could get it done.

hopefully Omar wouldn’t even think about dealing Parnell. I think he has pitched way too well for the Mets to just deal him for a fill in 1B

by metsman07 on May 27, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't wish the Nationals on any of our homegrown talent.

That would just be cruel.

by TheBigStapler on May 27, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Robert Parnell is traded for a player that is not a number 2 starter that would be a terrible talent exchange.

by Major on May 27, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Parnell

While he’s been good — a middle reliever who doesn’t get a ton of swinging strikes (despite throwing hella hard) and averages 4.1 BB/9 doesn’t strike me as incredibly valuable. Bullpen arms — even good ones — tend to be overvalued. FWIW, ZiPS doesn’t foresee good results going forward.

Nick absolutely rakes, already has been worth twice as many WAR as Parnell, and has a pretty slick glove.

I agree, though, waiting a month or so isn’t a bad idea; let’s just hope the Nats don’t bite on some other team’s offer first.

by jasondg on May 27, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs