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Mets, Jays in serious talks about R.A. Dickey deal
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09:00 AM ET 12.15 | The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets are close to agreeing on a trade that would send reigning National League Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey to Toronto, according to major league sources. The Mets have been working on parallel tracks with Dickey for weeks, negotiating a contract extension with him while also holding trade discussions. In recent days it became apparent that the Mets had received at least one acceptable trade offer. While the names in the trade are not finalized, outfielder Anthony Gose is likely to be included in the deal to New York. The Mets also are expected to acquire a catcher, either J.P. Arencibia or Travis d'Arnaud. The rebuilding Mets are said to prefer d'Arnaud because he would come at a lower salary with more years of control than Arencibia. One source familiar with the talks said d'Arnaud was very much in play as of Friday night. In order to surrender such a coveted prospect, the Blue Jays have sought to expand the deal and involve more players than just Dickey, Gose and d'Arnaud.
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This deal is looking more and more complete.
Gotta say, Toronto looks as if it revamped its rotation in a big way.
Dickey. Johnson. Buerhle. Romero. Morrow. Drabek.
If healthy...
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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You knew this was gonna happen...the cheap ass Mets weren't gonna pay him...
Sgt. Schultz
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Two top good young players for a one shot wonder. Bad move blue jays.
mar77co polo
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The Mets are giving up a old man in baseball terms for two or three journeyman or low level prospects in return probably the best the Mets could do.
toad
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After looking at his career stats I have no idea why Dickey would want to go back to the A.L.
Rex Racer
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I think that's a nice haul by the Mets. They weren't going to win the WS with Dickey, anyway. May as well get value back for him. Plus his trade value will never be higher than it is right now.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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Hope it pays off for them.
LittleE~BigMT fan
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That's a much closer assessment.
clemtheslowson
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Why? It's not like the Mets are going to the WS anytime soon. You got a 38 year old knuckleballer coming off a career year. There will likely be some regression next year and with a knuckeballer, there is a chance (although I don't think it is likely) that he will fall off the table next year. Dickey's trade value is at its absolute max and you are getting a stud catching prospect in return.
The Mets have pitching and they need bats. I just think this deal makes tons of sense even if Mets fans don't like it.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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That is all very true. Good points. Carry on!
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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Yeah, dealing for prospects is always somthing of a gamble. However, I think d'Arnaud is as close to "can't miss" as you can possibly get. I just think he's going to be a stud.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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I agree. To me, a potential all-star catcher and a quality CF prospect for a 38-year-old knuckleballer?
The Mets should make that every day, and twice on Sunday.
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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I like that idea.
MetMerc
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Looks like it may be more than just Dickey going to the Blue Jays. ....
Sgt. Schultz
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