5 Biggest New York Mets Rumors 10 Days Before 2015 MLB Trade Deadline

5 Biggest New York Mets Rumors 10 Days Before 2015 MLB Trade Deadline

By Bryan Zarpentine

July 21, 2015

5 Biggest New York Mets Rumors 10 Days Before 2015 MLB Trade Deadline

Jeff Wilpon Sandy Alderson — With 10 days left before the MLB trade deadline, the rumor mill is heating up as far as the New York Mets are concerned. The Mets are poised to make some kind of move, and so rumors are popping up seemingly every day. Let's take a look at the biggest rumors involving the Mets that may have an impact what moves the teams make with 10 days left until the deadline.

With 10 days left before the MLB trade deadline, the rumor mill is heating up as far as the New York Mets are concerned. The Mets are poised to make some kind of move, and so rumors are popping up seemingly every day. Let's take a look at the biggest rumors involving the Mets that may have an impact what moves the teams make with 10 days left until the deadline.

5. Prospects on the Move

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5. Prospects on the Move

2013 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game — It's starting to become clear which prospects the Mets are willing to move in a trade and which ones they aren't. The young pitchers currently in the Mets' rotation are all but untouchable, and Michael Conforto and Amed Rosario are also unlikely to be dealt. The prospects who could be traded include Brandon Nimmo, Michael Fulmer, Gabriel Ynoa, Matt Reynolds, Gavin Cecchini, Jhoan Urena, and possibly even Dilson Herrera.

It's starting to become clear which prospects the Mets are willing to move in a trade and which ones they aren't. The young pitchers currently in the Mets' rotation are all but untouchable, and Michael Conforto and Amed Rosario are also unlikely to be dealt. The prospects who could be traded include Brandon Nimmo, Michael Fulmer, Gabriel Ynoa, Matt Reynolds, Gavin Cecchini, Jhoan Urena, and possibly even Dilson Herrera.

4. Ryan Raburn and David Murphy Are Fallback Options

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4. Ryan Raburn and David Murphy Are Fallback Options

Cleveland Indians More Likely to Sell Than Buy at Trade Deadline — Raburn and Murphy have been mentioned as players who could help the Mets' bench. Both have been productive in a part time role this season, although neither can play center field which may put both in the better-than-nothing category. Murphy may be the better option, since he could potentially platoon with Michael Cuddyer.

Raburn and Murphy have been mentioned as players who could help the Mets' bench. Both have been productive in a part time role this season, although neither can play center field which may put both in the better-than-nothing category. Murphy may be the better option, since he could potentially platoon with Michael Cuddyer.

3. Michael Conforto Promotion Being Considered

Michael Conforto Mets

3. Michael Conforto Promotion Being Considered

Michael Conforto Mets — There are conflicting reports about the Mets willingness to bring up Conforto, but with Cuddyer likely headed for the DL, bringing up Conforto has to be on the table. If Cuddyer does end up going on the DL, the Mets will have to either make a trade or bring up Conforto to fill the void in the outfield and give their lineup some help. It may not be ideal, but the circumstances may force the Mets to bring up Conforto before too long.

There are conflicting reports about the Mets willingness to bring up Conforto, but with Cuddyer likely headed for the DL, bringing up Conforto has to be on the table. If Cuddyer does end up going on the DL, the Mets will have to either make a trade or bring up Conforto to fill the void in the outfield and give their lineup some help. It may not be ideal, but the circumstances may force the Mets to bring up Conforto before too long.

2. Justin Upton No Longer A Target

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2. Justin Upton No Longer A Target

Arizona Diamondbacks v San Diego Padres — The latest rumors suggest that the Mets are no longer pursuing Upton. This was always going to be a long shot considering the cost in prospects it would take to get Upton as a rental player for the remainder of the season. With Upton's recent oblique injury, trading for him now may be less expensive, but it also may be riskier, and as much as the Mets need offense, they don't need another key player on the DL.

The latest rumors suggest that the Mets are no longer pursuing Upton. This was always going to be a long shot considering the cost in prospects it would take to get Upton as a rental player for the remainder of the season. With Upton's recent oblique injury, trading for him now may be less expensive, but it also may be riskier, and as much as the Mets need offense, they don't need another key player on the DL.

1. Gerardo Parra and Carlos Gomez Are Targets

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1. Gerardo Parra and Carlos Gomez Are Targets

Milwaukee Brewers — The latest rumors suggest the Mets are intrigued by Parra and that Gomez is still a possibility, once again tying the Mets to the Brewers in trade talks. Parra may be the best option, as he's an affordable rental player in the middle of a great offensive season. Gomez will be more expensive, but he is under contract in 2016, which could make the Mets more likely to pony up for him.

The latest rumors suggest the Mets are intrigued by Parra and that Gomez is still a possibility, once again tying the Mets to the Brewers in trade talks. Parra may be the best option, as he's an affordable rental player in the middle of a great offensive season. Gomez will be more expensive, but he is under contract in 2016, which could make the Mets more likely to pony up for him.

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