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There's no deal centered around Contreras that would return McLean. But trying to pitch a deal centered around Donovan for McLain is one I would be all for.
mattmitchl44 wrote: ↑11 Dec 2025 04:17 amThere's no deal centered around Contreras that would return McLean. But trying to pitch a deal centered around Donovan for McLain is one I would be all for.
If they really want Noot, he and Donovan for McLain.
Carson Benge scouting report from BA:AZ_Cardsfan wrote: ↑11 Dec 2025 13:05 pm Guy who might be interesting is Benge. A LHH OFer (yeah sucks LH but it is what it is) who lit up A+ and AA last year before tailing off in AAA at age 22. Perhaps a deal with Contreras, Noot and Romero for Benge and Jonah Tong (22 year old RHP with a 70 grade fastball pitched in AAA last year).
Still leaves Donovan for another high end prospect elsewhere.
The ability to hit the other way and pull for power. Plus actually field the position is enticing.Ranked New York Mets #2 prospect in 2026
BA Grade/Risk: 55/Mild
Adjusted Grade: 50
Track Record: Benge played outfield and pitched for two seasons at Oklahoma State, where he was roommates with fellow two-way player and future Mets teammate Nolan McLean. The Mets drafted Benge with the 19th overall pick in 2024. He dropped pitching as a pro and established himself as a Top 100 Prospect in 2025 when he hit .281/.385/.472 with 15 home runs and 22 stolen bases in 116 games across three levels. He reached Triple-A Syracuse in mid August. His 150 wRC+ ranked 19th in the minors among batters with 400 plate appearances.
Scouting Report: Benge has quality tools across the board, but his top attribute is his ability to drive the ball with authority to the opposite field. High-A Brooklyn hitting coach Bryan Muniz describes it as his “superpower.” While most of Benge’s batted balls go to left field, he is beginning to hunt pitches he can drive for power, and he hit a vast majority of his 15 homers to right field in 2025. He is a versatile and fairly discerning hitter with a high zone-contact rate against all pitch types. He should hit for average, walk and produce above-average power. Benge hangs in versus lefthanders but has not shown the same level of impact in same-side matchups. He posts average run times to first base but is a bit faster underway. Most rival clubs see Benge as a solid-average defender in center field and above-average in a corner. His plus arm plays in right field. The Mets laud his leadership skills.
The Future: Benge is an athletic, hard-working, do-everything type of hitter and a future quality regular. The question is whether he will mash enough for a corner or defend well enough for center to become an occasional all-star. He finished 2025 at Triple-A and, given his age, production and progression, could play his way into the Mets’ big league plans early in 2026.
Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 65.
Maybe, but The Cardinals traded for Goldschmidt once upon a time.Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑11 Dec 2025 14:32 pmThat's pretty much a given no matter who they bring in.
if that happens, the Yanks will not be outbid for Tucker
Yes, Benge and Tong is completely reasonable. Two top 50 prospects that the Mets will hold onto tightly and every organization in baseball would pay a high price for.AZ_Cardsfan wrote: ↑11 Dec 2025 13:05 pm Guy who might be interesting is Benge. A LHH OFer (yeah sucks LH but it is what it is) who lit up A+ and AA last year before tailing off in AAA at age 22. Perhaps a deal with Contreras, Noot and Romero for Benge and Jonah Tong (22 year old RHP with a 70 grade fastball pitched in AAA last year).
Still leaves Donovan for another high end prospect elsewhere.
We could use a CF'er how about Tommy Agee?Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑10 Dec 2025 20:45 pmOnly Met player I know of is Rusty Staub.Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑10 Dec 2025 20:28 pmWho can we get from the Mets?Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑10 Dec 2025 20:16 pm https://x.com/jmjones/status/1998932236696170573?s=46
Don’t know the guy but hope we get something equal or better if it happens
Probably not. BTV of -6 (as in, 6 feet under)11WSChamps wrote: ↑11 Dec 2025 16:18 pmWe could use a CF'er how about Tommy Agee?Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑10 Dec 2025 20:45 pmOnly Met player I know of is Rusty Staub.Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑10 Dec 2025 20:28 pmWho can we get from the Mets?Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑10 Dec 2025 20:16 pm https://x.com/jmjones/status/1998932236696170573?s=46
Don’t know the guy but hope we get something equal or better if it happens
I disagee11WSChamps wrote: ↑11 Dec 2025 16:18 pmWe could use a CF'er how about Tommy Agee?Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑10 Dec 2025 20:45 pmOnly Met player I know of is Rusty Staub.Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑10 Dec 2025 20:28 pmWho can we get from the Mets?Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑10 Dec 2025 20:16 pm https://x.com/jmjones/status/1998932236696170573?s=46
Don’t know the guy but hope we get something equal or better if it happens