According to reports Adam LaRoche was almost a Met at the trade deadline ( source NYBD).Obtaining LaRoche might have made things very interesting, since earlier this season Carlos Beltran exchanged jabs with LaRoche. "I think it shows zero class and zero professionalism," LaRoche told the newspaper. "When somebody says that, they know what they're saying, and they know it's going to get out. He knows we're not going to be real happy about it. source NY Post Ultimately he was traded back to the Braves when they were willing to give up more then the Mets. Since then LaRoche has made nice with Beltran, after all the Mets may need a 1B and he would be a solid fit, plus keeping yourself open to the large market teams always helps your value. LaRoche is a 29 y/o left handed 1B with a lifetime .273 BA and a Slg. pct. .505, he known for his extremely slow starts to his seasons but each year he puts up at least 20 HRs and 80 RBIs. "I respect him," LaRoche...
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