Buzz: Mets and others Interested in Spilborghs
In a post to his blog for ESPN.com, Peter Gammons says the Mets are among several teams who have interest in Rockies OF Ryan Spilborghs.
Gammons writes, “The Rockies have been hesitant to trade Spilborghs 
because of his talent and his clubhouse value, but now that Carlos Gonzalez has essentially taken Spilborghs out of the Rockies’ outfield mix perhaps it’s time to trade Spilborghs, who has four at-bats since June 18.”
The 29–year-old Spilborghs hit .305 with 48 extra base hits and 86 RBI in 186 games for the Rockies during 2007 and 2008, however he’s batting just .268 this season, during which he’s played left field, center, and right field.
He’s batting .274 in 453 career at bats away from Coors Field.
Speaking of trade rumors…
The Phillies asked the Indians about RHP Cliff Lee, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, ‘but balked at the price.’
Meanwhile, the Phillies have also discussed acquiring M’s LHP Erik Bedard and Pirates pitchers Zach Duke and Pat Maholm, reports CBS Sports.
