Could the Mets trade Gee or Hefner?

Pitching depth is always in high demand around the trading deadline, and luckily for the Mets, their rotation is currently their strength. With untouchables like Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler at the head of the the rotation, the Mets have a few other hurlers who could be made available at the right price. At this point Shaun Marcum, due to his struggles, would not net anything particularly good in a trade. However, Jeremy Hefner and Dillon Gee both have found success in 2013, and their respective value's are as high as they've ever been. 

Starting with Gee, here is a guy who has been in the organization since 2007, and has always been labeled as a potential back end of the rotation starter. For the last two seasons, he's had decent success at the Major League level, but never really put up sparkling numbers. In 2013, his 4.45 ERA is certainly nothing to brag about, and neither is his 10.5 H/9 ratio. However, Gee, a pitcher who relies on control and finesse, has put up a respectable 7.8 K/9 ratio, along with an impressive 2.4 BB/9 ratio. Over his last 7 starts, Gee has posted a 2.47 ERA in 47.1 innings. 

Now, Gee is a player that I'd certainly want on my team. He's young (27 years old), under team control through 2017, cheap (has made roughly $500k per season so far), and comes as advertised. Despite a freak incident with his shoulder last season, it has seemed like he has stayed off the disabled list for the most part. With that in mind, what could a team be willing to give up for him?

The Mets are in no need to part ways with Gee. There is no rush to trade him, he is not a free agent at the end of the season or requesting a trade. That said, the Mets could ask their own price, and not feel compelled to move him. 

Now, with Hefner, the Mets originally acquired him via waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates back in December of 2011. He spent the 2012 season as rotation depth, serving mostly as the team's swing-man in the bullpen. He was useful, but in 2013 he has taken it up a notch. In 17 starts (and one relief appearance), Hefner has posted a surprising 3.39 ERA in 101 innings pitched. He's been extremely valuable for the Mets this season, especially when you consider that he was being considered for a demotion earlier in the season. 

Hefner, like Gee, is 27 years old, so the age is on his side. He is also cheap, making roughly $500k (like Gee as well) in 2013. Finally, he is under team control through the 2019 season, which buying teams love to see. 

Like I said before, starting pitching is always in demand come trading season, and the Mets could at least check in and see what the market is for Gee and Hefner. If they get blown away with an offer, jump on the gun and pull the trigger. Both of these pitchers are hot right now, and we don't know if they're value will continue to rise.  

Teams that I personally can see looking for pitching this month could be the: Orioles, Red Sox, Indians, Rockies, Nationals, Padres, Giants, Rays, Rangers, and Blue Jays.

Opposing clubs will be calling, but if you were Sandy Alderson, what would you do?