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Silly Season Starts, Mets Alleged To Want Peter Bourjos For David Wright

Found November 06, 2011 on 6-4-2: Double Play Blog:
PLAYERS: Peter Bourjos,  Fred Wilpon,  Jerry Dipoto
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels,  New York Mets

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I'm not so convinced that this New York Post article has any meaning other than that silly season has started; the "young, defensive-oriented center fielder they crave" would surely be Peter Bourjos. Honestly, I don't see the value that David Wright brings to the table, as it looks like his .254/.345/.427 line in 2011 is an early career collapse. As BPro pointed out in the wake of Fred Wilpon's semi-tirade against his players, Wright, while a very impressive player in some ways, is no longer a superstar. To give up young talent on the off chance that Wright might recover sounds like trial balloon aimed at a tyro general manager — i.e., Jerry Dipoto. Just say no, Jerry. Via Rotoworld on Twitter.
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