Greinke signs with LA, Shields traded to KC, Is Dickey the next one to go?

This entire off-season we have pretty much heard that once the big names out there start getting off the market, either by signing or via trade, then the attention would focus to R.A. Dickey. It is no secret that the Mets are shopping the reigning Cy Young award winner, but they could be more inclined to trade him now if the package they receive is anything near the vicinity of what the Rays got for Shields. 

First of all, the Royals completely overpaid for Shields. Yes, they also got Wade Davis, who is better off as a relief pitcher, but that didn't mean that they should have given up top hitting prospect Wil Myers, AND three other prospects. Shields is a nice player, but will be hitting free agency soon, and could want to leave Kansas City if they do not compete in 2013. 

With that in mind, like mentioned earlier, the focus will now be shifted to R.A. Dickey, and numerous teams, including Toronto and Texas, will be making offers for him. I personally don't want him to sign an extension, not because I question his ability to perform, rather I am thinking about what is the best for the future of this club. If he could bring back a few nice prospects, then I'd say go all in and trade him away. Teams are going to be completely overpaying for the 38 year old knuckle-baller now that he is one of the better, if not the best, pitchers on the market. 

I have heard some Mike Olt rumors, particularly talking about whether the Rangers would be willing to part with him and, lets say Leonys Martin (Outfielder prospect) to facilitate a deal. I have heard quite a bit of mixed feelings from Met fans on their interest in Olt, who would have to switch to the outfield if he came to New York. He is an asset offensively, but his defense would often be brought up in question. Martin is a young center-fielder with upside, and put up good minor league numbers as well. I would imagine that he would slide in as the club's starting center-fielder if acquired, so finding playing time wouldn't be an issue of his.

I have also heard about a lot of communication between the Mets and Blue Jays. Toronto has the neccessary pieces to make a possible trade, but it is unknown who the Mets would want. Obviously they would ask for a catcher, and J.P. Arencibia and, presumably, Travis D'Arnaud are available. Arencibia would be a good platoon partner with Thole, but D'Arnaud has more upside, meaning that the Blue Jays would be more reluctant to trade him. Luckily Toronto has plenty of outfielders, and we have heard all about how Anthony Gose could be of interest. Gose has plenty of upside, but struggled in his brief stint with Toronto last season, so his value could be a little lower right now. Also, I wouldn't mind having an Emilio Bonifacio-type player as a throw-in. The Blue Jays could also be more inclined to throw-in a player like Rajai Davis, who really has no value with the team considering that he won't get too much playing time. 

I can honestly see Dickey being dealt within the next week or two. Teams are most likely talking to Alderson as we speak, and it appears that the extension talks are going nowhere. Like I said before, I want Dickey to be traded --Assuming that the prospects are top-notch. It doesn't make sense to keep him if you are looking long-term, so if the right package comes along you need to take advantage of it.