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On Wednesday’s episode of NY Baseball Digest with Mike Silva, Frank Russo of The Deadball Era suggested a possible deal between the Mets and Yankees involving 
Carlos Beltran, Robinson Cano and Ian Kennedy.
Steve Lombardi posted the rumor on WasWatching.com and analyzed the deal.
In turn, Rob Neyer linked to Lombardi’s post on his blog at ESPN.com and weighed in on it.
Russo did cite a source in saying Beltran could be available, but the potential deal with the Yankees was speculation. In fact, Russo was careful to temper any rumors of a Beltran trade, saying:
“Carlos Beltran apparently is on the block. I don’t want to say that he is on the block, but let’s put it this way: They are accepting, I don’t want to say offers, but they’re accepting inquiries… Omar is accepting inquiries about Beltran. He will deny it, and that’s fine, but my mole told me that he has spoken to several scouts, some people within other organizations, and they all told him that Beltran would probably be the one to be moved if any of the core was to be moved. And I don’t want to include Delgado in that core…
“Now, this is an interesting trade I heard: A Yankee trade between the Yankees and the Mets, think about this. Robbie Cano, another member of the bullpen — either Veres and/or Bruney, Kennedy and possibly another one of the prospects from Scranton-Wilkes Barre or below, to the Mets for Carlos Beltran.”
Silva, Russo, Lombardi and Neyer all do exceptional work, and this is the perfect example of how speculation can innocently become internet rumor.
Russo essentially reported only that his source spoke to people that said the Mets are more likely to trade Beltran than David Wright or Jose Reyes and from that speculated about a possible deal for Cano. In only two steps, it reached ESPN.com as “a juicy rumor.”
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Are you sure it wasn’t Beltran’s mole that told him this info?
seriously…i like how the idiot covers his tracks by saying “omar will deny it”…the deal with the yankees he talks about might be stupider than the general concept of trading wright or reyes
overall production in CF has dwindled significantly in recent years making beltran even more valuable…people need to look past his contract and realize he is one of the best two players at his position (sizemore)
he’s not gonig anywhere
Now unless it was Beltran for Cano/Joba, or Cano/Kennedy (as a starting point) it might be SOMEWHAT believable. Maybe
When I said Cano/Kennedy, I meant Cano/Hughes
Except Hughes was overhyped from the start and Cano plays two months a season.
This is beyond inane.
No disrespect to Frank Russo - but - who is he exactly and what sources does he have to suggest this?
Guess I’ll get started on my own blog, throw out inane trade proposals that I pull out from my behind and get my ideas aired on the radio.
WFAN Host Richard Neir was on last nite(Not sure of the spelling of his last name) and said it was a great trade for the Mets…That commet alone shows that he knows nothing about Baseball or he is a big time Yankee fan…Beltran for Cano, Kennedy, Some bullpen guy & a prospect????…Come on Richard, this would go down as the worst robbery of all time
Neer.
neer is a met fan. this trade would be the dumbest deal ever.
Then he must be a dumb Met fan
I agree. Beltran is finally fitting in and consistent. we know the numbers he is going to produce. Why would we screw around with this-probably why it would happen.
Maybe we can get Juan Samuel to play CF or better yet - a new home for Luis Castillo!
I think you really want George Foster. ;)
But seriously, Beltran was pretty much solid from the right side. He didn’t seem right batting lefty this season and that brought his average down a lot. Otherwise, he had one of his better years.
People also should realize that his contract is a bargain. Compare it to Orlando Hudson, who would want just $3M less per year.
beltran has a full no trade clause. so he is not going anywhere unless he approves it .
I heard a trade rumor on ESPN that the BreCrew would be interested in Pedro, Heilman and Show for CC? I SAY GO FOR IT !!!!!!
There isn’t one player on the Yankees that I would want and that includes Joba. You don’t trade an every day player for a pitcher. and especially for Joba. Joba has not proven himself. And then who would play center field for the Mets?
Endy Chavez?
(ducks)
You could get away with that if you had a couple of sluggers in the corner OF spots and, say, Jeff Kent and Mike Piazza (in their primes) filling some of the other traditionally weak offensive positions. Then you can live with a guy like Endy in CF every day. But this team needs a CF who can produce runs.
Also, as long as Reyes is here and batting leadoff, it further diminishes the need for Endy in the lineup. For better or for worse, Endy is best suited as an extra on this team. I’d love to see him play every day because he’s easily the most entertaining defensive player I’ve seen, but they would need to upgrade so much around him in order for that to work. Can you really build a team around Endy Chavez??
Nice one, Cactus. You threw down the alley-oop with authority.
Haha! thats the first thing i thought of when i read that….umm mole probably isn’t a good metaphor to use in this situation…
any rumor involving the Mets trading a core piece to the Yankees is complete bunk.
The fact that it includes Robinson Cano - a player reviled in Yankeedom - and Ian “all hype and NO wins” Kennedy makes it not worth the bits it takes up in cyberspace.
Horrible, horrible trade proposal. If you’re going to make up trades, at least make them credible. Cano is a dog and Kennedy isn’t even as good as Pelfry. No way, no how.
PS - who plays center?
Daniel Murphy? Evidently kid can play anywhere.
(ducks again)
cactus:
well said sir , well said.
Ted - you didn’t do enough to discredit this unsubstantiated rumor. Shame of you for giving this garbage more legs…
speculation or rumor, i wouldn’t do it.
What if it was Beltran for Joba and Marte?
do that in a second, but the yankees never would.
Beltran for Cano and Kennedy? LOL
There isn’t a chance in hell this is remotely true. Nice try Yankee fans.
yeah. exactly.
Throw in Joba and Marte and we’ll talk. you can keep Kennedy.
Joba, Nady and Hughes..ok let’s talk…
Only if Omar is really working for the Yankees would he do that trade…one of the worst trade proposal ever
The thing is, professionals in the industry need to have more sense than this guy appears to have. How on Earth would the Mets make such a horrific trade? If you are going to float trade possibilities, at least make it something that even a bad fantasy league owner would approve.
maybe we can try and employ that concept in the comments section as well.
I completely agree with you. I really think Matt should make commentors be “approved” before they can post…like Deadspin.
Just a note to Matt, and all the Metsblog contributors,
Why even post something like this? It’s not even a credible, valid rumor. Is every internet rumor going to be posted on thsi website just so 180 comments can be attached? It’s ridiculous. If the Mets are rumored to be sending Castillo and Church to San Diego for Peavy will you post it?
Please guys, I know you still need the attention in the off season but don’t resolve to this nonsense. I would hope you guys could start weeding out the nonsense from the legit speculation.
Yeah I heard that from one my better sources - Castillo to San Diego for Peavy.. I like Peavy - a lot….
i think GEICO’s stock just crashed with this posting. Ted think of the economy!!
Hey OB, long time no see.
This trade is unthinkable. Never mind the trading partner and the substandard haul that is being thrown around, just on its fundamentals, this trade would possibly be worse than K*zmir and Milledge trades COMBINED for sheer stupidity.
It would be the last straw for me with Omar. It would show once and for all he has absolutely no plan and is just a gambler with a fat wallet.