The Blue Jays have made drastic changes to their roster over the past week or so, but they are most likely going to continue to make more deals as the club has several needs that have yet to be addressed, most notably starting pitcher and a second-baseman. The Mets are a perfect trading partner with Toronto because they have pieces that could interest them. So, in my latest trade proposal article, I will explain how I think the Mets could bring some cheap, young talent to Queens.
Mets acquire
Catcher J.P. Arencibia
Outfielder Anthony Gose
Blue Jays acquire
Starting pitcher Jon Niese
Second-baseman Daniel Murphy
The Mets would be getting Arencibia, who would be a perfect platoon partner with Josh Thole (and could even emerge as the starting backstop come Spring Training.) He has raw power but unfortunately maintains a low batting average due to his high strikeout rate. However, I feel like he is worth the gamble, because he has the potential to hit 30+ home runs per season, and would be a great addition to a struggling Mets lineup. The team would also be getting Anthony Gose, who is a young center-field prospect with loads of potential. He is known for his defense and speed, but is definitely capable of knocking a few balls over the wall as well. He had a brief stint with the Jays in 2012 once Jose Bautista hit the disabled list, and looked somewhat over-matched, so perhaps some more development in the minor leagues is needed.
The Blue Jays would be getting quite a bit of value considering that they would be trading away players that they wouldn't need anyway. Niese is a young, controllable, left handed pitcher who would fit perfectly in that starting rotation. I would expect Toronto to cover the full contract, considering that they have the money to do so. The Blue Jays would definitely like to have Murphy because he is a natural hitter, and it appears that the club is not re-signing Kelly Johnson, therefore creating a big void at second base. Murphy is a defensive liability, and belongs in the American League because of his above-average hitting abilities.
As you can see, the trade is pretty well balanced, and certainly reasonable. The Mets should make a strong push for Arencibia this winter because his raw power is a rare find in today's game. Losing Niese in a trade would be a tough pill to swallow, but with Wheeler and Harvey ready/almost ready for the big leagues, trading Niese would not greatly impact the rotation--assuming that the duo pan out as expected. But hey, you gotta give up something to get something, right?
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