Trade Deadline Preview: New York Mets

Jun 29, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy (28) singles against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Who could be moved:

Daniel Murphy: Rumors that Murphy is drawing significant trade interest have been running rampant. However, if Alderson does decide to trade Murphy, who’s under arbitration until the end of 2015, it would be moronic. Why would you even discuss trading one of your most consistent commodities, when you’ve seen first-hand that it is not always easy transitioning super-prospects to the majors? Murphy would draw a reasonable return, but the smarter move would be working to extend the 29-year-old. The Mets have a lot to be optimistic about — especially if their bullpen is the real deal — for the future, and they need to be preparing for a run at 2015.

Bobby Abreu: Selling high on the 40-year-old, who has unexpectedly provided New York with steady production, would be sensible. They executed a similar trade last season with Marlon Byrd and John Buck, and in return received touted relief prospect Vic Black. Supplementing the farm system makes more sense than wasting worthless value from Abreu.

Ruben Tejada: Maybe dealing Tejada and giving Wilmer Flores one last shot to prove his worth is necessary to ensure they’re not giving up on Flores, who crushed the ball in the minors, too soon based off a small sample size. Tejada is not the guy they expected, and could be desired finishing touch to a competitors’ roster.