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MLB Trade Deadline Scenarios for New York

By Nikhil Potpally

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With only a couple of weeks left until the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, both the New York Yankees and New York Mets will look to improve their teams in the near future. The goal of wise teams is to upgrade without overpaying.

Disclaimer: Our predictions are just speculation.

These deadline deals make sense for all teams involved, but probably won’t happen for one reason or another. Nonetheless, let’s have some fun speculating:

This trade would plug in multiple holes for the Mets, by getting them a top notch bullpen arm and a solid outfield bat. True, they don’t need a closer, but I’m sure either Chapman or Jeurys Familia could shift to a setup role in order to co-exist. The player to be named would need to hold some value though. Too bad this trigger won’t be pulled.

The reigning HR Derby champion and “Todd-father” isn’t going anywhere, especially after the All Star weekend. It will take a lot to get Frazier, but the Reds have no reason to trade him at this point. The only way to pry him is to trade a top pitcher for him in a straight one-for-one deal. It makes sense, but it won’t happen.

Basically a swap of two franchise faces. The Orioles need starting pitching while the Mets need a young, everyday infield player. This makes too much sense for it to happen.

Getting Goldschmidt from the Diamondbacks will take a LOT. Harvey and Nimmo should be enough to seal this deal, and energize an Arizona fanbase.

It was worth a shot, right? The Astros won’t part with Correa in ANY deal.

The Brewers would want young pitching, which Montero is, but may be okay with accepting Niese as part of the deal. Niese isn’t too old, so a rebuilding team could take him on and repackage him in a future deadline deal. This trade would get the Mets an everyday player and a veteran bat off the bench.

The Dodgers need starting pitching depth, and two starters should be enough to get Puig. This would be a big, franchise-changing deal for the Mets, which is exactly why I don’t see them pulling the trigger.

A solid pitcher for outfield help and cash. Makes sense. This very well could happen.

Jul 9, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) singles in the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The answer at shortstop for two injured pitchers, who when healthy, have great potential. Too bad the Wilpons aren’t going to authorize this unless the Rockies pay 95% of Tulo’s contract.

There’s virtually no room in Chicago for all of those infielders, so one of them could be dealt in the right deal. The Cubs would want someone who can help them this year, so Wheeler probably won’t get the deal done this year. Baez isn’t exactly tearing it up in the minors, so he could cost less than their other prospects. A package of Colon, Niese, and Montero might be appealing to the Cubs, who are trying to secure a wild card spot this year. The short-term fix and prospect Montero could be enough for them to trade one of their prospects.

A good utility player who could play the outfield and shift Michael Cuddyer to first base. Duda hasn’t built upon last year’s performance and hasn’t cemented himself as an everyday player thus far.

The Yankees would like to get Cueto without parting with their “top 4” prospects. This would make sense for the Reds, who will likely not re-sign Cueto after the season. My guess is that there will be a bidding war among all teams interested and the Reds will take the best value. The most I’d be willing to give up is Sanchez and Williams for a rental who I have to fork over big money to re-sign.

A promising young outfielder for a No. 4 or 5 starter seems fair.

The Phillies will auction off Hamels to the highest bidder, and it will likely take more than Sanchez and someone else to trade for him. If I were the Yankees, this is as far as I’d be willing to go, especially considering the contract I would be receiving.

Samardzija isn’t the player he was last year with the Cubs and A’s, but he would still be of help to the Yankees. The White Sox could be enticed by the catchers in this deal, and can view Sanchez as a DH.

This could be similar to the Brandon McCarthy deal that Brian Cashman made last year. This is more likely than the Yankees trading for an ace.

The deadline could be busy for both New York teams, and deals like these would make sense to consider. Most of these scenarios won’t happen for outside factors, but these types of speculation are what the front offices should be thinking about right now. The Mets have a greater urgency to upgrade their roster than the Yankees do.

History has shown that the Yankees won’t shy away from possible improvements and aren’t afraid to take risks. The Mets under Sandy’s regime have never been in a “buyer’s mentality” before. If they make some deals, then they could contend for the NL East or a wild card spot.

There’s about two weeks left until the July 31 trade deadline, so now would be the time to start exploring options. The waiver deadline in August won’t be as appealing as this one is, so in order to have the best chance of entering the playoff picture, teams need to be active in the market now.

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