Eric Young Jr. for Justin Turner?!?!

[letsgometsgo]

ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports that the Mets are "eyeing" Rockies utilityman Eric Young Jr.

Rubin's source suggested that sending infielder Justin Turner to Colorado might get the deal done for New York. Young batted just .247/.342/.298 in 229 plate appearances this past year with the Rockies, then had a poor showing in the Venezuelan Winter League. But he still has some upside and might make sense as a buy-low option for the rebuilding Metropolitans. Related: Mets, Justin Turner

Source: ESPN New York Dec 20 - 12:12 PM
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/met...yeing-young-jr

Via ROTOWORLD http://www.rotoworld.com/playernews/mlb/baseball?r=1

[The-rock-man]

Somebodies got to point out the upside on this one to me. I like Turner, but it would be short sighted of me not to believe he gonna get a little better. Is this a trade about Turner ability or the need for a Endy type outfielder with speed.

[letsgometsgo]

He's old and not in the greatest shape anymore. Speed was his best asset. Not sure he has it anymore. I don't see any point in this either.

[The Schmooze]

Personally I think EY Jr. has a higher ceiling, and provides more value to this team presently, but it's kind of an even trade, IMO.

[letsgometsgo]

Eric Young Jr. is a local kid (well, not really a kid anymore) from Piscattaway, NJ!

[cambovenzi]

He is going to be 27 and cant hit his way out of a paper bag so far in his MLB career.
He was great in AAA tho

[Paulie6986]

I just posted this from MetsBlog on the prospect thread by accident too.

http://www.metsblog.com/2011/12/20/e...-young-turner/

The Mets have expressed interest in Rockies OF-2B Eric Young Jr., a source told ESPNNewYork.com, according to Adam Rubin.

Rubin says that Justin Turner could ‘get the deal done,’ and that the two sides have also discussed Jon Niese.

So, this is a double post. Anyway, when I lived in Denver EY Jr. was highly regarded, but I never cared for him.

At this point, I don't know what to think.

I had e-mailed my "insider" who works for the Rockies a few days ago when Niese's name came up with the Rockies, but my guy never e-mailed me back.

I'll shoot him another e-mail and see if he gets back with me. I will report in as soon as I hear from him. I'm going to call him too.

[Paulie6986]

He is going to be 27 and cant hit his way out of a paper bag so far in his MLB career.
He was great in AAA tho

Exactly my sentiments.

No power, but speedy.

[Claymation]

Looks like Havens has a shot to win the job out of spring training.

[gmanthree15]

How is this a bad move? Turner isn't our starting second basemen and he isn't our 2B of the future. Young can play 2B and outfield while also bringing speed to the game. I'll take the speedy guy who can play 2B, LF,RF, and CF over the guy who is strictly a utility infielder.

He may not be able to hit, but he walks a ton.

[ritz]

This would get an "Oh, ok" out of me if it happened. EY brings some speed. Turner isn't very good. It's a wash, IMO.

[Paulie6986]

This would get an "Oh, ok" out of me if it happened. EY brings some speed. Turner isn't very good. It's a wash, IMO.

Respectfully disagree.

Although Turner may not be an everyday 2B, he was one of our best clutch hitters besides Murphy. His value is off the bench.

[fanofclendennon]

How is this a bad move? Turner isn't our starting second basemen and he isn't our 2B of the future. Young can play 2B and outfield while also bringing speed to the game. I'll take the speedy guy who can play 2B, LF,RF, and CF over the guy who is strictly a utility infielder.

He may not be able to hit, but he walks a ton.

So you'd prefer a speedy utility outfielder who can't hit over a not so speedy utility infielder who can.

You may want to check your math on that one.

[cambovenzi]

How is this a bad move? Turner isn't our starting second basemen and he isn't our 2B of the future. Young can play 2B and outfield while also bringing speed to the game. I'll take the speedy guy who can play 2B, LF,RF, and CF over the guy who is strictly a utility infielder.

He may not be able to hit, but he walks a ton.

Im not quite following.
Turner isnt our starter right now, so that means he has no value and we should trade him for a lesser player?

Utility infielders who can actually hit usually have more value than utility outfielders that cannot.
Especially when you look at the makeup of this team with big unknowns at 2B and SS.

[NoQuarter]

If you are multiple utility guy then defense is paramount, if EYJ has better defense then I can see it, where the Rox might want more offense or more of a regular player then it is a fit for both teams.