Jeremy Cothran of the Record says reliever Scott Schoeneweiss doesn’t want to be traded, though it has been reported he is on the block as the Mets look to find a replacement for Alou. Show struggled most of last season, especially at home, and claims to have been playing the entire season hurt.

Show on staying:

“I have a lot to prove to my teammates after last year, but I also bring a lot of things to a bullpen that can’t necessarily be quantified.”

Unfortantely for Show, it turns out often relievers can be quantified. Usually with such crazy things like ERAs, IP, K, and BB. With a decent supply of relievers, including some good arms in AAA, if a deal is made to get a left fielder its going to come at the expense of someone from the bullpen. And Wagner, Feliciano, Heilman and Sanchez are all not going to be put on the table. That only leaves so many options, and I doubt anyone really wants to trade for Juan Padilla or Schmoll. That all being said, its also important to remember that no one was probably really expecting more than a good half season out of Alou and his many, many injuries. Don’t be too surprised if they try to make do with Endy platooning with one of the younger guys like Pagan while he heals, so that we can keep our AAA relievers in AAA till we need them.