Joel Sherman on the chances of Cliff Lee going to the Mets:
Thus, if the Mets want Lee -- and, boy, do they ever -- a trade will have to be built around Jenrry Mejia, whom Seattle likes, but does not love, or Wilmer Flores, an 18-year-old infielder already thriving at High-A. In conversations with Mariner officials, I strongly sensed they would accept no less than one blue-chip prospect or they will not do this trade.
That throws water on the “F-Mart + Josh Thole will get it done” chatter I’ve seen from Mets fans around the interwebs.
Of course it’s worth noting that (a) I’ve only seen that chatter from the type of people who spend half the summer making up impossible trade scenarios that benefit their team; and (b) even though this post has to do with basketball, it’s worth keeping in mind every time you read trade rumor mongering like Sherman’s.
