So for the past few days the reports about trade activity have jumped around more than a kid on a pogo stick. One day it's, "The Mets are just as likely a destination for Lee than any other team involved." Then there's a 180. Now that the Yankees are neck deep in negotiations, or so it appears for this minute, the Mets are rumored to be focusing in on Ted Lilly. There's only one thing I have to say about that....Good. As I've stated before the cost for renting Lee would put another dent in the minor league systems and only return two compensatory picks if he leaves. It was rumored that the Mets would have to put a package together in the range of 4 prospects which could have included Thole, Flores, Mejia, Martinez and others. Not worth it. Lilly on the other hand should require much less to acquire. What's the best part about Lilly? He's a free agent this winter and if he decides to go elsewhere he nets the Mets two compensatory picks since he, like Lee, is a Type A free agent. The players are two different caliber of player but Lilly will make this team better with less damage to the Mets future.
The Lilly/Lee Argument
