Curtis Granderson Would Be a Perfect Fit
Written by Matt Ryan   
Monday, 07 December 2009 16:32

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.



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written by will.H, December 08, 2009
grandersons current lineup looks unstoppable on paper as well. hes a good player, but lets not act like hes the best around. I dont think the mets have the pieces to trade. If you're wary of jimmy rollins average in 2009.. which is been good ammo for rival fans, should i expect him to rebound back to 2007 form? the phils would also be unstoppable, if not more unstoppable'er. er er er
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written by duke flatbush, December 08, 2009
he's a yankee now........
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written by Rudemiester, December 08, 2009
Unbelievable. Soon as you suggest it, he's a Yankee the next day. SMH.
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written by philliephan2, December 08, 2009
Matt, you were on the money with much of what you suggested: Granderson will become a instant fan favorite in New York, he did command a pretty steep price and the deal included Edwin Jackson!! Only problem is ... it's that other New York team who's getting him. You know, the one you rooted for in October? I'm sure you can take some consolation in that!

Here's the item from USA today:
According to the official, the Tigers will receive outfield prospect Austin Jackson and left-handed reliever Phil Coke from the Yankees and right-hander Max Scherzer and left-handed reliever Daniel Schlereth from the Diamondbacks; Arizona will get right-hander Edwin Jackson from the Tigers and right-hander Ian Kennedy from the Yankees.


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