The post below in which Mr. Foot said that the Green deal was being finalized.  Well, that just happened.

Allen 'Bud' Selig approved the trade just a few minutes ago, according to mlb.com, because the swap involved cash considerations, which reportedly is slightly more than $6.3 million. Green is owed about $12.75 million for the rest of his contract.

Along with the cash, Omar Minaya was able to get Shawn Green and only give up minor-leaguer Evan MacLane.

MacLane, 23, is considered a good prospect, but like Jeff Keppinger, he is considered to not have much of a future in Gotham.

…Good trade Omar.  Michael Tucker is starting to bother me, and Lastings Milledge needs more seasoning.  Endy Chavez and Shawn Green would be good corners of the OF…

…Thanks to Metsblog for the link…