Read: Reasonably Priced Talent is Available
In a recent report for ESPN.com, Keith Law breaks down 10 players, out of favor or out of room with their organizations, who are possible trade candidates at a reasonable price.
One of the 10 players listed that now could become of interest to the Mets is Rangers C Gerald Laird.
Law sees him as a player out of room in Texas, who is an outstanding throwing catcher with a good swing and average raw power.
In 120 games last season, the 29-year-old Laird hit .224 with nine HR and 47 RBI, while throwing out 39% of base stealers.
…at this point, what other choices do the Mets have at catcher…following the Yorvit Torrealba debacle, Omar Minaya may only be left with entering the trade market for a catcher…if omar does enter the market, i wouldn’t mind going after a guy like laird who is a better defensive catcher than yorvit and has a higher ceiling at the plate…
