One rumor going into the trade deadline had Manny coming to NY for highly touted Outfield prospect Fernando Martinez and highly touted Pitcher Jonathan Neise. Another rumor had Raul Ibanez coming here for either Martinez, Neise, or two other highly touted prospects, Pitchers Eddie Kuntz and Robert Parnell . Neither happened, as Manny is now a Dodger, and Ibanez was rumored to be going to Toronto as the deadline fast approached.
As much as I wanted them to get an outfielder or some bullpen help, I applaud Minaya for not making a move just for the sake of doing so. As much as Johan has gained even more of my respect for what he's done since coming to NY, we traded away 4 young players to get him. I don't think we should have dipped into the farm again, and traded Martinez, Neise, Parnell. or Kuntz just to get Manny or Ibanez.
As they say, maybe the best move made is the one that wasn't. Let's hope the Mets are right on this one.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
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