Jerry Crasnick is tweeting that there has been talk between the Mets and Red Sox regarding a Lowell and Castillo swap. For the Mets, this would be a great move. Daniel Murphy and Mike Lowell platooning at 1st base, then sign or trade for a second baseman, and we are set in the infield until Ike Davis arrives with his Superman crest next season right?
How about the Sox for this deal? I don't see a fit. Some guy named Pedroia seems to occupy second base if I recall. I do not see this deal as having any substance really, unless the Sox intend to flip Castillo somewhere else. Do the Sox see Pedroia moving over to shortstop? It has been talked about, but the Sox signed Marco Scutaro so that is also doubtful.
This sounds like Crasnick just trying to start a little hot stove. Maybe he is bored or something, but I just do not see it happening. I would love it though. Lowell part time at 1st base and giving David Wright a break here and there at 3rd base, solid.
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