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Buzz: Mets Show Interest in Crawford

by Michael Baron on November 22nd, 2009 at 2:22 pm

Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times says the Mets and Braves have shown interest in Rays OF Carl Crawford.

…this shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering he is one year away from free agency and a perfect fit for their hole in left field…

According to Smith, the Rays are interested in working out a long term extension with Crawford.

…i just don’t think the Rays can afford Crawford in the end and I do think at some point, probably in July, he will be dealt…I can see the Rays being interested in prospects and major league talent that would be under team control for a long time…

For more on Crawford and other rumors surrounding the Rays, check out Smith’s article here.