Mets Need to Be Sellers

I don't think the Mets have a choice about trading at least one of their "names" by the trading deadline. The Hardball Times ranks the Mets system as #24 out of 30 which, in my opinion, is accurate. In contrast, Baseball America ranks the Mets as #20, which I think is high. Because of those low rankings, it's critical for the Mets to improve their farm system. (It's uncertain right now how much of a difference the 2011 draft will make.) Thus, as I stated, the Mets need to trade at least one name.

I'd begin by trading Rodriguez, Beltran, and Pelfrey. Then, if I can get a "steal of a deal," I'd give serious consideration to trading Wright or Reyes, though I'd keep Reyes over Wright even though I'm still suspect of Reyes' performance this season as he's in his contract year.

What the Mets cannot afford to do is to not trade any of the above names.

Josh Edgin Starring at Savannah

Josh Edgin, a left-handed relief pitcher for Savannah, has been one of the Mets best minor league pitchers this season. He hasn’t allowed an earned run in his last 16 appearances, and now has 14 saves. His ERA is 0.96. Opposing batter are hitting .135 against him. This season’s performance isn’t a fluke. Last season, with Kingsport he had a 2.84 ERA.

In 2010 the Met drafted Edgin in the 30th round out of Francis Marion University. In the 2009 draft, Atlanta selected him in the 50th round. Fortunately for the Mets, Edgin didn’t sign with the Braves.