Jason Giambi wants to play one more season… the Tampa Bay Rays ended the season with an attendance of a total of just 1,510,300 or an average of 18,646 per game... Cleveland considering trading SS Asdrubal Cabrera… Brian Cashman and Yankees are consulting about what Girardi is looking for, while Girardi convenes with his agent today… Howard Dolgon, who owns Syracuse's American Hockey League affiliate, told the Syracuse Post-Standard that the Mets are a natural partner for the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs in the International League… The Royals announced that they have hired recently fired Cubs manager Dale Sveum and added him to their 2014 coaching staff… five teams in play for Cuban 1B Jose Abreu: Texas, Boston, CWS, Giants, and Miami… the Cubs have claimed Mat Gamel off waivers from the Brewers… Mets TV ratings were down more than 30 percent this year… Scott Kazmir: "Hopefully I'll be back with these guys next year, and we can continue and pick up where we left off."… Indians reliever Joe Smith, headed for free agency: "I want to be back here. I don't want that to be my last game."… The Cardinals have claimed outfielder Joey Butler (27-yrs. old, AAA - .291, 12-HR, 51-RBI) off waivers from the Rangers… Dodgers' Nick Punto makes NLDS roster… The Phillies announced that they have outrighted right-hander Zach Miner, infielder Pete Orr, lefty Mauricio Robles and utilityman Michael Martinez off their 40-man roster… Jeremy Hefner - “went to HSpecialSurgery today and Doc said everything is doing well”...
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10/4/13
Hot Stove - 4 October 13
Jason Giambi wants to play one more season… the Tampa Bay Rays ended the season with an attendance of a total of just 1,510,300 or an average of 18,646 per game... Cleveland considering trading SS Asdrubal Cabrera… Brian Cashman and Yankees are consulting about what Girardi is looking for, while Girardi convenes with his agent today… Howard Dolgon, who owns Syracuse's American Hockey League affiliate, told the Syracuse Post-Standard that the Mets are a natural partner for the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs in the International League… The Royals announced that they have hired recently fired Cubs manager Dale Sveum and added him to their 2014 coaching staff… five teams in play for Cuban 1B Jose Abreu: Texas, Boston, CWS, Giants, and Miami… the Cubs have claimed Mat Gamel off waivers from the Brewers… Mets TV ratings were down more than 30 percent this year… Scott Kazmir: "Hopefully I'll be back with these guys next year, and we can continue and pick up where we left off."… Indians reliever Joe Smith, headed for free agency: "I want to be back here. I don't want that to be my last game."… The Cardinals have claimed outfielder Joey Butler (27-yrs. old, AAA - .291, 12-HR, 51-RBI) off waivers from the Rangers… Dodgers' Nick Punto makes NLDS roster… The Phillies announced that they have outrighted right-hander Zach Miner, infielder Pete Orr, lefty Mauricio Robles and utilityman Michael Martinez off their 40-man roster… Jeremy Hefner - “went to HSpecialSurgery today and Doc said everything is doing well”...
The Mets should kick the tires on Kazmir. They could use another lefty starter, especially if they trade Niese. I like Garza too, he's more effective in NL, and his lackluster showing in Texas has pushed down both length and and dollar amount for his next contract. Plus, he wouldn't cost a 2nd round draft pick. If Harvey misses all of 2014, they could then slide either a Dice K or Harang type starter into the 5th spot. Depending on what SP the Mets trade this offseason, Garza could be a legitimate 2.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Cabrera is someone the Mets should look at. He'll only be 28 next season, is a switch hitter and has power. Most importantly, since he's fallen out of favor in Cleveland, he won't cost much-he'd be a huge upgrade over what we currently have. And if Alderson wanted to get real creative he could then potentially ship Cabrera (and others) off to Colorado for Tulo, either in a 3 team deal or in a separate transaction.