I really like this trade. I mean, I like Ruben Gotay but I’m not sure he’s ready for prime-time service in a pennant race. Luis Castillo remains a defensive stud at second and he can still run, though he has to pick his spots to steal. It gives the Mets the No. 2 hitter they needed and is not only an upgrade over what they have now with Jose Valentin out, but an upgrade over Valentin.
The move also takes some pressure off Lastings Millege, who should remain in the outfield mix and hit in one of the power slots in the lineup.
If the Carloses — Beltran and Delgado — can heat it up, the Mets will have plenty of offense and a nasty infield defense.
Projected lineup:
Jose Reyes, Castillo, Beltran, Wright, Delgado, Alou/Millege, Green/Millege, LoDuca, pitcher (or LoDuca in the seven with Green eighth).
Not bad.
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