The GM meetings have recently started, and it is unusual to have any big moves happen at this time. However, many reports have indicated that the Mets are currently in trade talks with other teams about R.A. Dickey. GM Sandy Alderson has acknowledged that he is definitely getting several calls from rival GM's about Dickey's availability, but he doesn't expect the trade talks to intensify within the next couple of days.
Now many people believe that 10-12 teams will be interested in dealing for the 38 year old knuckle-baller who is on the cusp of a Cy Young Award, but that may not be the case. We all know that knuckle-baller's tend to last a long time, but Dickey throws exceptionally harder than the other greats, such as Tim Wakefield and Phil Niekro, and that could hurt his longevity in this league. Also, another thing to consider is that he is coming off a "surprise" abdominal surgery, so that may scare some teams away.
Despite all of that, Dickey is still one of the better pitchers in the game, and Alderson should certainly ask for a king's ransom in return. Losing your ace would be a tough pill to swallow, especially in a New York market, but if it can net us a few key offensive pieces, such as a young catcher and/or center-fielder, then I am all for it.
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