New York Mets: ‘Sandy Claus’ Alderson, all I want for Christmas is …

Garrett Ey • 12/23/2016

Aug 4, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Mets right fielder Jay Bruce (19) celebrates his three run home run against the New York Yankees with New York Mets center fielder Alejandro De Aza (16) and New York Mets left fielder Curtis Granderson (3) during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. The home run was Bruce’s first hit since being traded to the Mets earlier in the week. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Trade Jay Bruce or Curtis Granderson

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t has been well documented that Sandy has wanted to move one, if not both, of his veteran outfielders to make way for Conforto and an everyday center fielder. What may have caught Mets fans by surprise, though, is his reported interest in the Pittsburgh Pirates Andrew McCutchen and the Colorado Rockies Charlie Blackmon.

Sandy would cement his place in franchise history as the organization’s savior if he was able to pull off such a heist. So what would it take to get McCutchen or Blackmon?

It would certainly include lefty starter Steven Matz, Rosario, and other prospects. The true fear, though, that echoes through the fan base is what if Rosario isn’t one of those Mets’ prospects that flames out when they get to the big leagues?

Although fans would drool over an outfield comprised of Cespedes, Granderson, and Conforto – at least for this coming year.

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