Milton Bradeley: Could a Chicago Cubs Problem Be a New York Mets Solution?

As it stands right now, the Mets desperately need improvements in hitting, pitching, defense, base running, and overall fundamentals.   Stated more bluntly, they currently stink, and one move won’t fix it. But they sure as hell need to start somewhere.   It’s no secret that Omar Minaya’s hands are tied right now. The farm system is as thin as the Nationals' postseason hopes, and Minaya has issued a blockade on his prospects that other teams covet.   Additionally, the overall situation of desperation and fear within the Mets brass is painfully obvious. Two straight colossal failures in September, containing arguably the best ace and closer in the game, and the constant New York pressure make winning a necessity regardless of the situation.   Other teams are aware of this. They will negotiate according to this knowledge, and if Minaya is unwilling to mortgage his future to stop the bleeding in the present, acquiring upper-tier talent is not in the ... (link)