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Mets 1B for Next Year

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Mets 1B for Next Year -
RobbleRobble Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 28, 2007
	May 8, 2008 2:29 pm Score: 101
	We're stuck with Carlos Delgado for this year and hopefully he can provide some offense this year, the last year of his contract. What will the Mets do at 1B next year? There are few 1B prospects in the minor leagues (Michel Abreu? Mike Carp?) Mark Teixeira will be a free agent next year, but he will be highly sought after, not to mention that his agent is Scott Boras, plus the Yankees will be after him as well. The free agent market is thin for next year, with the exception of Teixeira. Here is the list of First Basemen from mlbtraderumors.com listed with age. First basemen Ben Broussard (32) Sean Casey (34) Tony Clark (37) Carlos Delgado (37) - $16MM mutual option for '09 with a $4MM buyout Nomar Garciaparra (35) Jason Giambi (38) - $22MM club option for '09 with a $5MM buyout Scott Hatteberg (39) Eric Hinske (31) Doug Mientkiewicz (35) Kevin Millar (37) Richie Sexson (34) Mark Teixeira (29) How about trading for Xavier Nady and moving him permanently to 1B. The Mets can go after Teixeira, but if they don't get him, Nady will be a nice backup plan. The only problem is that the Pirates may ask for Ryan Church in return. Any thoughts?
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Mets 1B for Next Year -
vinnman4 Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 27, 2006
	May 8, 2008 2:51 pm Score: 98
	The only one on that list that sticks out is Teixeria...and the one with a reasonable age... Mike Carp is still playing Binghamton and probably will not be ready next year as they will move into AAA... No way you trade Church for Nady......
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Mets 1B for Next Year -
JDcuse06 Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Mar 1, 2007
	May 8, 2008 3:07 pm Score: 95
	Nick Evans is an additional 1B prospect to consider. Also maybe even a guy like Dan Murphy could be converted to 1B. There are quite a few talented prospects in AA at my old stomping grounds in Binghamton. Went up to visit a couple of times and got to see a couple games. Both Evans and Murphy looked like very capable players and to boot although he isn't getting on base as much as would be liked I really like F-Mart.
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Mets 1B for Next Year -
Biggie-78 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 27, 2006
	May 8, 2008 4:39 pm Score: 98
	I really think it depends on our outfield next year as well, Ryan Church can also be converted to 1B. If FMart is ready to come up from the minors, and if Angel Pagan plays well, but the outfield is short of power if you have pagan, beltran, and martinez out there. So it really depends on what the Mets are willing to do.
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Mets 1B for Next Year -
ODUmonarchs Reputation:67 Level:Pro Since:Oct 30, 2007
	May 8, 2008 4:56 pm Score: 75
	If we can't sign Teixeira, I think it will have to be a converted outfielder either from within or free agency. Adam Dunn would be my first choice, as he will be a free agent next year.......... Although not a likely solution to the problem, Marlon Anderson did a great job at first the other day.
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Mets 1B for Next Year -
Not 24 Reputation:92 Level:All-Star Since:Dec 15, 2007
	May 8, 2008 5:55 pm Score: 38
	If we're thinking about Pirates, what about Adam LaRoche? I know his numbers so far this year aren't good, but he raked when he played for the Braves (and it mattered). A change of scene might be all he needs. He's expensive for the Pirates, and we might be able to get him cheap (you know, buy low...)
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Mets 1B for Next Year -
tanis30 Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 14, 2007
	May 8, 2008 7:09 pm Score: 103
	Michel Abreu is 29 years old, if CBSsportsline info is to be believed, so that hardly warrants him being called a prospect.