STARTING PITCHERS
1.) Dan Haren, 26(oakland athletics)
15-9, 3.07 era, 192 k's in 2007
pros: coming off career year. has a great slider. has proven he can be the ace the mets need. will do even better in the NL. will continue to get better.
cons: has great value to athletics. will be a costly trade. struggles towards the end of the year
chances: unlikely
2.) joe blanton, 27 (oakland athletics)
14-10, 3.95 era, 140 k's in 2007
pros: is durable and never gets hurt. is a workhorse and an innings eater.a reliable #3 starter. moderate to little cost in trade.
cons: doesnt strike out many. struggles with starts at times
chances: likely
3.) eric berdard, 28 (baltimore orioles)
13-5, 3.16 era, 221 k's in 2007
pros: is a strike out pitcher. coming off career year. has solid stuff.
cons: injuries could be a problem. had some arm problems towards end of 07. trade cost is a lil much due to his outstanding year.
chances: maybe
4.) ben sheets, 29 (milwaukee brewers)
12-5, 3.82 era, 106 k's in 2007
pros: has proven to be an ace. solid stuff. a trade for him wouldnt cost much talent
cons: injuries plauged him in07 and could next year as well.
chances: likely
TOP STARTING PITCHER PROSPECT!!!!!
jake peavy, 26 (san diego padres)
19-6, 2.54 era, 240 k's in 2007
pros: best pitcher in NL, 2007 cy young award winner.
cons: san diego would not trade him unless they get alot of prospects.
chances: never gonna happen
RELIEVERS
eric gagne, 32 (free agent)
4-2, 3.81 era, 16 sv's, 51k's in 2007
pros: proven he is a great reliever. unnerving closer. has great stuff.
cons: coming off a terrible year with the rangers and the red sox. will want a big signing with alot of money (my guess about 3yr, 45 million)
chances: likely
2.) taylor tankersley, 25(florida marlins)
6-1, 3.99 era, 1 sv, 49 k's in 2007
pros: is part of a strong young marlin bullpen. has had success in first 2 seasons in majors
cons: folds under pressure. is of value to marlins so trade is unlikely
chances: unlikely
3.) chad cordero, 25 (washington nationals)
3-3, 3.36 era, 37 sv's, 64 k's in 2007
pros: good young closer who can succed billy wagner. great composure. has great tools to get guys out. will cost very little due to his terrilbe club
cons: WHO BE THE METS CLOSER IN 08 IF CORDERO COMES ABOARD?!
chances: unlikely
TOP RELIEVER
jonathon broxton, 23 (los angeles dodgers)
4-4, 2.85 era, 2sv's, 99k's in 2007
pros: amazing young pitcher with blazing stuff. strikeout machine.
cons: dodgers would be crazy to give him up.
chances : never gonna happen
well thats my mets 2008 wishlist lets hope we get somethin peace!!!!