You mean, what would it take for the Mets to trade for a 25-year old superstar lefty that went 16-8, 2.16, for a shit team... wow.
First, the Mets need someone to make the telephone call. That would take a General Manager.
Next, you have to agree to the entire remainder of his contract (2011: $13.5mil, 2012: $13.5mil). I know this wouldn't be a problem, but KC just finished paying almost $6mil of 2010 salaries to six players long gone. They're not going to do it here.
You're asking for a team that just won only 67 games to trade to the Mets the guy who won 16 of them. This has Johan Santana-type trade written all over it.
You first have to replace an ace with a potential, younger, ace. The Mets have one, Jenrry Mejia.
Next, Kansas City plays in the American League. Lucas Duda could be a dominant DH for ten years with that swing. Add Duda.
Third, you're going to have to throw in a starter that can step in right away and replace Grienke in the 2011 rotation. Add Jon Niese.
And lastly... put five names in front of them and tell them to pick one: Daniel Murphy, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Fernando Martinez, Zach Lutz, or Nick Evans.
Now... I ask you... would you do that deal?
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