Could the M's swing a trade w. Haniger to acquire a young, controlled MLB piece?
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:44 am
A trade idea I was thinking of:
The Mets are an ideal trade partner to acquire Haniger... but we're really not in need of prospects who are years out... the top prospects in their org are all in A ball and would be better suited going to a team that is just starting rebuilding. Their farm system isn't the greatest (have very little depth) which means they likely can't lure a big-time, impact player from an organization w.o trading the moon, so it could be helpful for them to team up for a 3-team trade... here's my thought:
Mets acquire: OF Mitch Haniger (M's), RP Kendall Graveman (M's)
Mariners acquire: OF Ketel Marte (Dbacks), RP Ryley Gilliam (Mets)
Diamondbacks acquire: OF Zach Deloach (M's), SP Brandon Williamson (M's), 3B Brett Baty (Mets)
The Mets get a corner OF they desperately need in Haniger (who also has one more year of control) and add Graveman on to what is a dominant bullpen they hope carries them to a title. Brett Baty (no. 4 in the Mets org and 94 overall) is likely enough compensation for Haniger and Graveman on his own, but the M's don't need a 3B who is currently only in A ball if they plan on contending sooner rather than later. Baty instead goes to a team like the Diamondbacks who should be headed to full rebuild mode and need a young core to build on. The Diamondbacks send Ketel Marte (who doesn't fit their current window) to the Mariners who can utilize him in the IF or OF, basically anywhere... he's 27, in his prime, and looks like a guy who they can slot day one at lead off who is going to hit .330/.380/.500. He's also on a modest contract that the M's can easily afford and is controlled through 2024. To sweeten the prospect pot for the Diamondbacks, they acquire the M's 9th overall and rising pitching pitching prospect Brandon Williamson (he could fly up the rankings in the coming years) and the M's 12th overall prospect OF Zach Deloach... totaling a quality haul they might expect for Marte. To finish the deal, the Mets send their no. 16 overall prospect and current AA relief pitcher, Ryley Gilliam to the M's. Gilliam has an electric arm and dominated the minors until getting absolutely shelled as he reached AAA. He's struggled w. fastball command but the M's seem like they've found some success w. improving relievers and he's a project they ask for as a thrown in of sorts.
The Mets are an ideal trade partner to acquire Haniger... but we're really not in need of prospects who are years out... the top prospects in their org are all in A ball and would be better suited going to a team that is just starting rebuilding. Their farm system isn't the greatest (have very little depth) which means they likely can't lure a big-time, impact player from an organization w.o trading the moon, so it could be helpful for them to team up for a 3-team trade... here's my thought:
Mets acquire: OF Mitch Haniger (M's), RP Kendall Graveman (M's)
Mariners acquire: OF Ketel Marte (Dbacks), RP Ryley Gilliam (Mets)
Diamondbacks acquire: OF Zach Deloach (M's), SP Brandon Williamson (M's), 3B Brett Baty (Mets)
The Mets get a corner OF they desperately need in Haniger (who also has one more year of control) and add Graveman on to what is a dominant bullpen they hope carries them to a title. Brett Baty (no. 4 in the Mets org and 94 overall) is likely enough compensation for Haniger and Graveman on his own, but the M's don't need a 3B who is currently only in A ball if they plan on contending sooner rather than later. Baty instead goes to a team like the Diamondbacks who should be headed to full rebuild mode and need a young core to build on. The Diamondbacks send Ketel Marte (who doesn't fit their current window) to the Mariners who can utilize him in the IF or OF, basically anywhere... he's 27, in his prime, and looks like a guy who they can slot day one at lead off who is going to hit .330/.380/.500. He's also on a modest contract that the M's can easily afford and is controlled through 2024. To sweeten the prospect pot for the Diamondbacks, they acquire the M's 9th overall and rising pitching pitching prospect Brandon Williamson (he could fly up the rankings in the coming years) and the M's 12th overall prospect OF Zach Deloach... totaling a quality haul they might expect for Marte. To finish the deal, the Mets send their no. 16 overall prospect and current AA relief pitcher, Ryley Gilliam to the M's. Gilliam has an electric arm and dominated the minors until getting absolutely shelled as he reached AAA. He's struggled w. fastball command but the M's seem like they've found some success w. improving relievers and he's a project they ask for as a thrown in of sorts.