Trade Analysis: Rangers/Mets Blockbuster
by John Sickels on Apr 1, 2026 10:50 AM EDT
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Trade Analysis
I'm still trying to make sense of the big trade the Rangers and Mets made early this morning. As you know, the Rangers solved their catcher/first base logjam by trading Chris Davis, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia, along with top pitching prospect Neftali Feliz, to the Mets for Mike Pelfrey, Wilmer Flores, Dillon Gee, and a player to be named. The PTBN is reportedly a "significant prospect," and it's a bit unclear why he can't be named yet. One might speculate that it's someone who can't be traded yet, such as a player from the 2008 draft class who can't be traded until June 2009. . .Brad Holt? Reese Havens? We'll find out eventually.
What does each team get out of this?
The Rangers solve their roster logjam With Davis out of the way, the path is open for Justin Smoak to play first base in 2010 if not sooner. I'm assuming Hank Blalock moves to first base this year. Taylor Teagarden is now the definite catcher, and this could probably open additional time for Max Ramirez. Trading an outstanding prospect like Feliz is a blow to system depth, but in exchange they get a guy who is ready to help the rotation now, Mike Pelfrey. Flores is a tremendous prospect, perhaps with Miguel Cabrera-like potential. It will be interesting to see if the Rangers push him as fast as the Mets would have. Dillon Gee is the sleeper here. He's local, a 21st round pick by the Mets from the University of Texas-Arlington in 2007. He has a really strong performance record despite average velocity. Watch him closely.
What do the Mets get out of this? With no DH, and with Delgado and Nick Evans at first base, the current word is that Chris Davis will play right field. He has the arm for the position, but does he have the range? Good question. Saltalamacchia will take over as the everyday catcher. The loss of Pelfrey clearly reduces rotation depth, and I really wonder how they are going to patch the rotation together with Pelfrey gone. Trading Flores and the PTBN is a blow to the farm system, but the Mets have never been shy about trading prospects. Overall this trade should help their hitting attack, but worsen the defense and pitching.
Who do you think wins the trade?
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its all about that PTBN
before I decide who won :-)
by daveh33 on Apr 1, 2026 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
the only other 3 votes are for the Mets
by daveh33 on Apr 1, 2026 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
APRIL FOOLS!
I to be named later is Sidd Finch.
by Patriotreign3 on Apr 2, 2026 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
April fools indeed
"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP
by vtcub on Apr 1, 2026 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
April Fools
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cant find this trade anywhere on the internet and living in NY I would assume the talk shows would be talking about it :-)
by Summa Slugga on Apr 1, 2026 10:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Saw the headline and thought woah - how did I miss this on mlbtraderumors and double checked that site. Nice try John!
by DeJay on Apr 1, 2026 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this scared the hell out of me
churchofbaseball.com
by MJMars on Apr 1, 2026 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice.....
I would recommend reading
http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/4/1/817646/si-article-on-rangers-pitching
Nice little Sidd Finch spin off
by laxtonto on Apr 1, 2026 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had a brief moment of pooping my pants
And then I remembered what day it was.
by Lunkwill Fook on Apr 1, 2026 11:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
OMG I own Chris Davis and I had already busted out some strong whiskey before reading the details. Thank goodness its April Fools day, and/or that the Rangers are not General Managed by Bill Bavasi.
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by The Congo Hammer on Apr 1, 2026 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very funny...
That would’ve been a terrible trade for the Rangers.
by royshowell on Apr 1, 2026 11:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gulliability
At least it was in my case…
by David Tokarz on Apr 1, 2026 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted after I posted. Just seemed like the thing to do.
I also have tried to further the April Fool’s induced heart attacks by spreading the link to other Mets fan sites.
by Lunkwill Fook on Apr 1, 2026 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not
There are often polls about whether or not something is a good trade. I voted, based on if it was a real trade. It’s still a good question, whether it’s an actual deal or not.
The wind is in the buffalo.
by journeymen on Apr 1, 2026 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not bad…but still not quite as good as the “underrated prospect” from last year. One of the guys in a big dynasty league that I’m in actually picked up the prospect
by Caernarvon on Apr 1, 2026 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that would be Twins prospect Dirk Vadjer.
by John Sickels on Apr 1, 2026 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Yeah, that one was awesome, and it did fool me.
The wind is in the buffalo.
by journeymen on Apr 1, 2026 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
April Fools
Damn I’m gullible. I should have known Minaya never could have pulled off a trade like this.
by swilliam on Apr 1, 2026 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still hate you for saying the Rays traded Jesus Colome and Bobby Seay for David Wright.
AP citation and quotes from GM and manager. You hurt my heart that day.
Tools Whore
by Tyler on Apr 1, 2026 11:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
https://www.minorleagueball.com/2005/4/1/85048/80127
yeah, that was a good one.
by John Sickels on Apr 1, 2026 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no no
I’m so pleased that I did fall prey to this. I haven’t even read what the deal was, but jst hearing about a blockbuster trade this morning, while it piqued my interest, also alerted my brain for such devious trickery.
Now I’ll go back and read what the “deal” was, since I still haven’t even read about it yet.
The wind is in the buffalo.
by journeymen on Apr 1, 2026 11:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol.
You got me all excited John.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 1, 2026 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
almost pooped myself
Free Frank Catalanotto
by egriffey on Apr 1, 2026 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If this was true
I would’ve cut my wrists.
by TRanger on Apr 1, 2026 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least your around people who could help treat you
Remember: baseball guys... baseball...
by JDSussman on Apr 3, 2025 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last Year’s was better because people actually signed the prospect in sim leagues that John hyped on April Fool’s Day. This falls well short of that.
by NMUWildcat027 on Apr 1, 2026 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My first though was...
Holy F**k. I quickly checked espn.com and couldn’t find that trade. (which is funny because I had just checked mlbtraderumors before coming over here). Then, like most of the above posters, I realized what day it was. Very funny John.
by joltinjoe on Apr 1, 2026 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This would be a huge win for the Mets
Thank god its April 1st
Is it April 6 Yet?
by Smoak Some on Apr 1, 2026 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
re: good one John :) you had me busting with laughter
someone should post this “trade” at all the Mets sites -ha!
I
"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"
by feslenraster on Apr 1, 2026 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn...just picked up Teagarden to beat the other fantasy managers in my league to the punch
good one
by Snake the Jake on Apr 1, 2026 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At first i panicked
then stopped to think….
Wow what a good one. When i didnt think it was a joke, i wasnt sure if i was happy or sad. I mean, where the hell do the mets put Chris Davis and what do they do with Schneider…
I must rush to make a fanpost
by METSMETSMETS on Apr 1, 2026 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Davis
Davis in RF to take advantage of his strong arm.
by John Sickels on Apr 1, 2026 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were really worried about moving Schneider?
I’d cut him, if we pulled of this trade.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
by Sam Page on Apr 2, 2026 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't buy it for a second......
Came here and expected something to be up….
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Apr 1, 2026 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I own Pelfrey and Davis....
And I traded Feliz earlier this year. My brother saw this and immediately called me as from a fantasy perspective this would be bad for Pelfrey and Davis and good for Feliz. Thus he thought I needed to know. About halfway through explaining the trade I hear a grumble and then “Shit, he got me again…” This is the same brother that picked up Swarzak??? the april fools joke from 2 years ago I think…
by tt68 on Apr 2, 2026 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
re: I'm going to play Devil's Advocate
I don’t think it’s a complete win for the Mets.
Yeah, I might be crazy and in the way minority here, but Salty is overrated (he has yet to put together a good major league season) and he can’t field!
Chris Davis I LOVE his bat but he’s what a born DH right?
Feliz, I like him too, but I need another season like this or half as good from him to say, “yeah, he’s number one!”
If the Mets somehow pulled this deal off (very un-Omar like, to trade for young stars), if I were the Mets and Mets fans, I’d be very worried about their pitching. Who’d step in for Pelfrey?
blast me if you will, but it’s not all win-win for the Mets….
"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"
by feslenraster on Apr 2, 2026 8:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would hate this trade, and I'm a Mets fan.
We have NO rotation depth, and Flores is my favorite prospect.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Apr 2, 2026 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
re: obviously
it’s not a real trade, but I was just trying to see “the other side” if it were real. don’t panic over my “analysis”.
"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"
by feslenraster on Apr 2, 2026 8:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If only...
…you could have talked Tim Dierkes into playing along on his site. THAT would have been top notch!
by hunteralan on Apr 2, 2026 11:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
grrr....
I was so excited that my stud catcher (teagarden) might have a starting spot…..i was thouroughly fooled.
by kershaw_equals_stud on Apr 2, 2026 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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