According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets recently tried to trade Collin Cowgill to the Angels for pitcher Matt Shoemaker, but the Angels declined. Cowgill was recently designated for assignment, and is still in DFA limbo. In 23 games with the Mets, Cowgill hit just .180 with 2 home runs. Shoemaker has a 4.49 ERA in 16 Triple-A starts on the season.
It's obvious that the Mets are trying to trade Collin Cowgill, but I don't see why. He gives the team much needed outfield depth, and despite his struggles, is a guy that I would want on my bench. He provides speed and, on most occasions, above-average outfield defense. However, he will most likely be with another organization any day now.
Shoemaker isn't really anything great, and that just shows you how low Cowgill's trade value is right now. The Mets are trying to get rotation depth with Niese's injury, and the question marks in Dillon Gee and Jeremy Hefner. The only thing I like about Shoemaker is his walk ratio (1.6 BB/9). However, what's done is done, and this trade won't be happening.
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