Rumor Central: Soriano to Mets for Zambrano and Heilman

Gemmy10 · July 25, 2005 11:46AM

Heard it from Mike on the "Mike and Mad Dog" show.

It looks like ole joestalin is going to become a Mets fan in lieu of his beloved Phillies.

Jersey · July 25, 2005 12:27PM

I would be in favor of the trade if the Mets wouldn't have to give up a prospect as well.

CardsFan · July 25, 2005 12:36PM

<< <i> I would be in favor of the trade if the Mets wouldn't have to give up a prospect as well. >>

Your getting a bona fide super star unlike last year when you got a pitcher with a whip over 1.50 for your top pitching prospect. Millege isn't even in triple A, I would have no problem trading him.

joestalin · July 25, 2005 1:04PM

What the rangers are throwing in the towel already? The Phils should be out there wheeling! Soriano would tear up the NL

3-4 tonight.....take note Yanks, THATS how you beat the O's!

JS

kuhlmann · July 25, 2005 1:05PM

if it only takes zambrano and heilman id pull the trigger! if petit or milledge name comes up then id nix the deal!

KOBEcollector · July 25, 2005 2:18PM

Milledge from what i read was in AA and playing terrific

Zambrano has pitched very well this year. Something like 13 out of his last 15 outings he's given up 3 runs or less

CardsFan · July 25, 2005 2:35PM

<< <i> if it only takes zambrano and heilman id pull the trigger! if petit or milledge name comes up then id nix the deal! >>

Milledge is in double A tearing it up and Petit is pitching great in single A, but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be studs, not all prospects pan out. I'd easily trade question marks for a stud Soriano. Sure the Mets have been burnt by bringing in studs that fizzle once they get there but they were also burnt when they held on to Wilson, Pulsipher and Izzy. I'd rather take my chances with the best offensive second basemen in the game then guys doing great against single and double A competition.

Gemmy10 · July 25, 2005 3:02PM

How bout this one....Steinbrenner pulls a doozy and the Yankees get Soriano back and put him in Center Field where he has played before. That would indeed add fuel to the anti-Yankee fire.

joestalin · July 25, 2005 3:28PM

If the George has the balls to do that I will become a Yankee fan for one month!

JS

Axtell · July 25, 2005 3:30PM

<< <i>How bout this one....Steinbrenner pulls a doozy and the Yankees get Soriano back and put him in Center Field where he has played before. That would indeed add fuel to the anti-Yankee fire. >>

And just who possibly would queen george trade to Texas for Soriano?

Is he going to mortgage the future again? Who wants Wang, already having injury problems? Cano, your so-called RoY the candidate?

Gemmy10 · July 25, 2005 3:32PM

LOL. You, Soriano Lover, you.

ctsoxfan · July 25, 2005 4:03PM

This trade makes perfect sense for the Mets - but I am surprised at how many people called the NY sports radio shows today to say that they don't want Soriano! Are they nuts? Give up Zambrano, Heilman, heck give up any starter other than Pedro and Benson if that's what it takes. Add Soriano to the Mets lineup, and they will contend not only this season, but for the next several.

joestalin · July 25, 2005 4:15PM

The mets are used to losing and that is what they like to do. They are cellar dwellers and anything that might change that
scares them. Alf needs to go to a contender...a team that is one player from winning it all..

Wade!!! Waaaaaadddddeee...are you listening...yo,...hey you Wade...hey..are you liste....ahhh forget it

JS

ctsoxfan · July 25, 2005 4:21PM

You might be right, JS - the Mets would be crazy to turn down a lineup with Reyes, Beltran, Wright, Floyd, and Soriano! As good as they are playing right now, they still have games where the offense does nothing. Soriano would sure help that - and, with him and Reyes flying around the bases -

KOBEcollector · July 25, 2005 10:28PM

Looks like it wont happen

WinPitcher · July 25, 2005 10:32PM

Alf needs to go to a contender...a team that is one player from winning it all..

well that excludes teams like the mariners.

sd

megatron · July 26, 2005 12:21AM

Something to remember.

"Soriano has benefited from playing in an offensive haven in Texas, where he has hit .322 with a .678 slugging percentage compared to .230 and .382 on the road. There also was a dramatic difference last year of home .317/.526 to road .244/.444. For those that care, Shea Stadium is a pitcher's park."

Rumor Central: Soriano to Mets for Zambrano and Heilman

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