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.

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.

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

That would just be cruel.