Curtis Granderson Would Be a Perfect Fit

Written by Matt Ryan | 07 December 2009

Update: Well Matt, it was a good idea in theory, but even if Minaya was planning on making a move, it's too late now.

According to the Detroit Free Press, Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski needs to shed significant payroll for 2010.  He names Edwin Jackson, Gerald Laird, Curtis Granderson, and even Miguel Cabrera as candidates to be traded at the Winter Meetings.

If this report is true, Omar Minaya needs to stop negotiating with mid level free agents and get Dombrowski on the phone.  Despite a down year in 2009, Granderson is everything the Mets should be looking for in an outfielder.  A true five tool guy who hustles and plays the game the right way.   He is a tremendous clubhouse influence, and would become an instant fan favorite in New York.

Could you imagine Jose Reyes, Curtis Granderson, Carlos Beltran, and David Wright at the top of the order?  That would be unstoppable.  If you're wary of Granderson's .249 average in 2009 don't be.  His .276 BABIP demonstrates a good amount of bad luck, and I have believe that he will fall much closer to his career .272 average next year.  He also set a career high with 30 home runs and stole 20 bases.  Granderson is a legitimate superstar, and he would do big things given the dimensions of Citi Field.

Now the question is, what would it take to acquire Granderson?  Given his reasonable contract, I have to believe the price would be extremely steep.  I would offer something along the lines of Mike Pelfrey, Fernando Martinez, Ruben Tejada, and Brad Holt as a starting point.  Who knows, maybe the deal could even be expanded to include Edwin Jackson.  Of course this is all speculation, but the prospect of Granderson in a Mets uniform is exciting nontheless.  I'm tired of bogus internet rumors.  Get something done Omar.  I still have faith in you.