Jason Schmidt

[Outshined_One]

The most exciting part of this rumor is that the White Sox a) might become interested in Juan Pierre, and b) are not reluctant to pay for rentals with top-end prospects.

 

I hate to say this, but I see Jason Schmidt going to the Mets. Sabean has a recent history of STUPID trades (AJP for Nathan/Bonser/Liriano, Williams/Aardsma for Hawkins, and Hawkins for Kline), and I could see Sabean trading Schmidt for Bannister (or Heilman) and Fernando Martinez, BASED on his recent history. I am saying based on Sabean's RECENT history, not what the Giants. My guess is...Sabean will NOT get enough for Schmidt, if he trades.

 

As boneheaded as Sabean is, most of the time he's the one receiving the older player and giving way prospects.

 

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if the Mets do nothing in terms of trading this year. Their farm system is absolutely abysmal and Pelfrey can't be traded since he signed back in January. They might be able to pull off a three way trade, but I don't think Sabean is dumb enough to pull the trigger on a trade like that. Bannister is damaged goods as it is.

 

Besides, the man doesn't care about his farm system. The fact that the Giants have been notoriously cheap with their draft picks (they've signed FAs for the express purpose of not having to take a first rounder for crying out loud) should speak volumes for that organization.