http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/inde...400.xml&coll=1
First part IS FUNNY..
METS BUZZ
The Orioles called the Mets to see if they'd be interested in trading for Steve Trachsel. Once the Mets got finished laughing, they told the Orioles that there was a player on their roster in whom they would be interested.
The Mets and Orioles have had discussions about a trade that would bring former Met Jay Payton back to Flushing.
Concerned that Endy Chavez might not be back in time to help them in August, and concerned in general about the health and defensive abilities of corner outfielders Moises Alou and Shawn Green, the Mets are intrigued by the idea of adding Payton as a fourth outfielder and a late-inning defensive replacement. Payton is making $4.5 million this year and is signed for 2008 at $5 million. With Green and Alou bound for free agency, the Mets could be looking at him as a corner outfielder next year as well.
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