San Francisco Giants: Five trade destinations for Evan Longoria

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Evan Longoria #10 of the San Francisco Giants reacts to field a ground ball off the bat of Franmil Reyes #32 of the San Diego Padres in the top of the six inning at AT&T Park on September 25, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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New York Mets

How fitting would it be for the New York Mets to replace an iconic third baseman like David Wright with another iconic third baseman like Evan Longoria?

Not that the Mets would really be replacing Wright as he hasn’t seen significant time on the field in years, but I think you get the point.

The Mets new front office has been very aggressive this offseason in turning the team into a contender. The pitching staff is set, the outfield is set, but the infield could use some work.

Right now they have Todd Frazier starting at third base, but he could also see time at first. The additions of Jed Lowrie and Robinson Cano also give them some options on the infield.

But if they really want to solidify that infield, they could go after Longoria.

You know the Mets have the money to take on Longoria, or at least I would think that’s the case in a New York market.

Their 2019 payroll currently sits at around $155 million, so there is room to maneuver.

Frazier would also become expendable and is set to make $9 million this season in the last year of his contract. The Mets could help offset some money in a trade for Longoria by shipping Frazier to the Giants.

The Mets could then have an infield with Longoria at third, Ahmed Rosario at short, Lowrie at second, and Cano at first.

To me, the Mets are the team that is most positioned to take on Longoria’s contact, and I think he makes a lot of sense in their lineup.

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