Could the Mets Use Marquis?

[Backtobanks]

From MLBtraderumors.com:

 

 

Time to check in with Dan Graziano of the Newark Star-Ledger.

 

Graziano calls Adam Dunn "the man without a rumor." Even with his flaws this one is hard to figure out.

John Maine's rotator cuff strain has the Mets looking at pitching. Graziano suggests names like Livan Hernandez, Paul Byrd, and Jarrod Washburn.

The Mets have talked to the Tigers about Scott Schoeneweis. They'd have to replace him, maybe with Arthur Rhodes or Eddie Guardado.

The Mariners will listen on J.J. Putz, but he won't come cheap. The Cardinals and Red Sox have interest. Putz is signed through '09 with an option for '10.

The Yankees and Marlins have asked about catcher Gerald Laird, while many teams like Jarrod Saltalamacchia.

The Braves are willing to trade Will Ohman and Mark Kotsay.

 

Marquis is as good as the likes of Hernandez, Byrd, and Washburn. I don't know the contract status of the other pitchers, but I'm sure the money situation could be worked out.

[RammyFanny]

As I just posted in the other thread, Kotsay wouldn't be a bad choice for an Edmonds insuance policy. He has an .800+ OPS vs. righties this year and is certainly available.

[inari]

I'm just gonna go ahead and say that there's zero chance Marquis is traded.

[CubinNY]

I want to start a

 

"Could Anybody Use Marquis"

 

Thread.

[rawaction]

I'd take Ohman and Kotsay.

[TheHawk]

I'd take Ohman and Kotsay.

Lou wouldn't.

[rchap24]

I'd take Ohman and Kotsay.

Lou wouldn't.

 

Id take Kotsay, but Ohman Lou as well as everyone in Chicago has seen enough of his badness.