Colorado lefty reliever Brian Fuentes has drawn interest from the Yankees and Red Sox, among other teams, according to an official from another American League team. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he is not directly involved, said the Rockies have scouted the Yankees system; one player of interest could be Double-A reliever Mark Melancon.I know this is just a rumor so there may be nothing behind it, but trading Melancon for Fuentes is not a move I'd make.
Fuentes is a good pitcher, and he'd be a nice addition to the bullpen, but I don't think he's worth Melancon. Some lower level prospects, yes, but not Melancon. Especially when you consider that the bullpen is not an issue with this team.
Fuentes is 1-4 with 14 saces and a 3.60 ERA, with 34 strike outs, 11 walks, and 33 hits allowed in 35 innings pitched. Lefties are hitting .200 against him this year.
Would you make this trade?
3 Comments:
I wonder if they would take Melky Cabrera instead. He has been a touch better the last few days and he always plays great defense. He has to be better than the Taveras/Podsednik combo. He could easily hit 15-20 homers in Colorado, hit 280. and cover all the real estate out there in center for them. I know they are looking for one good piece, do you think Melky is one good piece?
I have to see Melancon in the majors first. As Yankee fans we over value our prospects more than anyone, especially these past couple of years with Cashman. We really dont know if he can be as good as Fuentes.
I'm in the middle with this trade. I'm unsure about both of them.
Anon 1,
I'm sure they'd take Melky, but once again, it is worth it to give up Melky for Fuentes? Especially with all the injuries the Yankees have.
Anon 2,
Yes Yankees fans overrate their prospects, but so do fans of every other teams.
If the Yankees were really desperate for a relief pitcher I'd be more inclined to make a trade like this, but they're not. The pen has been very good lately.
I'd rather stick with the much younger Melancon, and see what he can give this team next year.
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