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Old 06-27-2010, 04:43 PM   #38
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The fact that the Mariners traded for Branyan makes me think they are trying for one more run before officially giving up on the season. I don't exactly blame them, but it's a stretch to think they can crawl back into it with the way the Rangers have been playing.

I still think the Twins have the edge since Wilson Ramos is expendable due to being blocked by Mauer. Even if Mauer doesn't catch throughout the length of his contract, I'd have to figure he still has at least 5 years behind the plate.

I don't think the Mets will even try to make a trade for him until just before the deadline. They have to see if their starting pitching can continue to hold up, and if Beltran can come back full-strength. I'm extremely hesitant to give up Mejia, the guy got big league hitters out at 20 years old. It's been a long time since they had a legit ace in the making in the minors. I also can't see them trading Pagan unless Beltran came back and raked right out of the gate, which I can't really see happening.
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