When Jorge Cantu was a 23 year old, second baseman with the Tampa Bay Rays and was hitting 28 home runs in the 2005 season ( 119 RBI's), it was reported that Omar Minaya was enamored with the young player.But just two years later when Minaya could have claimed him off waivers or sign him, at minimal cost, the Mets decided to pass.After struggling for two years, Cantu has regained his 2005 form, last year he hit 29 home runs ( 95 RBI's) and this season he already has 8 home runs ( 35 RBI's). Overall, he has a lifetime BA of .275 with a .462 Slg. pct.The 27 year old, right handed hitter, came up as a second baseman but since joining the Marlins has split his time evenly between third base and first base ( one game at short).It's been reported that, Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria isn't happy with his struggling team and wants "substantive change" ( source MLBTR)...Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports took a look at the Mets needs and considered the possibility of the ...
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Hell yes- if Minaya can get him without giving much up, he would add a ton of depth and some much needed pop in the lineup
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