The Mets have traded outfielder Collin Cowgill to the Angels in exchange for outfielder Kyle Johnson. The Mets designated Cowgill for assignment last week, and were reportedly trying to trade Cowgill to the Angels over the weekend.
Cowgill hit .180 with 2 home runs in 61 at-bats for the Mets this season. He was originally acquired by the team over the winter in a trade with the Athletics that sent prospect Jefry Marte to Oakland.
Johnson, 23, was hitting .308 with 16 doubles and 30 stolen bases in 68 games for Single-A Burlington this season. According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, Johnson has been assigned to Single-A Savannah. He was drafted by the Angels in the 25th round of the 2012 Amateur Draft.
In all fairness, Cowgill didn't really get a fair shot with the Mets. 61 at-bats shouldn't determine someone's worth to a team. Given the weakness of the outfield, I expected the Mets to give him everyday at-bats, but I was wrong.
The Mets gave up a decent prospect in Jefry Marte to acquire Cowgill. However, Marte is struggling, so hopefully that trade is just a lose-lose for both clubs.
When Cowgill was designated for assignment, I wasn't sure if the Mets would get ANYTHING for him, but the managed to get a decent player in Kyle Johnson. Johnson is 23 years old and is still in Single-A ball, but could rise his way up in the system if the organization pushes him along. He is incredibly fast, stealing 30 bases in 68 games, and I'll certainly keep an eye on how he is doing down in Savannah.
In all fairness, Cowgill didn't really get a fair shot with the Mets. 61 at-bats shouldn't determine someone's worth to a team. Given the weakness of the outfield, I expected the Mets to give him everyday at-bats, but I was wrong.
The Mets gave up a decent prospect in Jefry Marte to acquire Cowgill. However, Marte is struggling, so hopefully that trade is just a lose-lose for both clubs.
When Cowgill was designated for assignment, I wasn't sure if the Mets would get ANYTHING for him, but the managed to get a decent player in Kyle Johnson. Johnson is 23 years old and is still in Single-A ball, but could rise his way up in the system if the organization pushes him along. He is incredibly fast, stealing 30 bases in 68 games, and I'll certainly keep an eye on how he is doing down in Savannah.
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