Some Thoughts On Mets, Cubs, Rockies Trade Rumors

According to Eli of MLB Rumors, the Mets will not be going after Alex Rodriguez. However, there is speculation that they might be interested in Eric Gagne. Gagne was clutch with the Dodgers, but failed to live up to expectations with the Yankees, so you wonder how that will turn out if he ends up with the Mets.

Another ex-Yankee is also on their minds - Jose Contreras. Contreras has done well the past 2 seasons and could be a good addition, although quite honestly, Jon Garland might be a steadier bet given Contreras' streaky form.

There have been much talk about how the Rockies would be a force to be reckoned with in years to come. Not if they go the Marlins way and dismantle their emerging squad. Eli reports that they are likely to lose both Kazuo Matsui and Yorvit Torrealba. While baseball might be 70% pitching, if you do not have the other 30%, close games will not go your way. Matsui has been a strong contributor so why start from the beginning again?

Colorado's loss is Chicago's gain. The Cubs, to be precise. Looking to break their jinx in the 100th year, they are swooping for Matsui for second and shortstop. It is looking like they will hold on to Kerry Wood but you wonder if he can regain past glories. Eli says that the Cubs plan to be fairly active despite the pending ownership sale, and I do not expect otherwise - this could be their year and absolute sports history if they make the right decisions and end up winning the World Series.