Guillen To The Mets?

[love_that_reefer]

According to the New York Post, the Royals and Mets discussed swapping Jose Guillen and Luis Castillo in July and could revisit talks this winter.
Both Dayton Moore and Omar Minaya would be looking to undo obvious mistakes made a year ago. Guillen is owed $24 million over the next two years, while Castillo is set to make $18 million through 2011. A swap would make some sense, given the needs of both teams, but the Mets, at least, may figure they're better off targeting a real upgrade in the outfield.

Royals better be getting more than just Castillo in this deal. Guillen was the team leader in HRs and RBI and the Royals didn't finish in last place for the first time in four years. Guillen also hit 42 doubles last year. His value is a lot higher than that of Castillo. Royals are better off keeping Guillen and signing Grudz to a one year deal.

[realmofotalk]

If it eliminates the Mets from going after Manny, I say, "Do it, Omar."

[browntown653]

Why not? He's Spanish.

[love_that_reefer]

Then why get rid of Castillo?

[browntown653]

They're both Spanish, but Guillen doesn't suck.

[love_that_reefer]

That's why the Royals wouldn't do this unless the Mets offer more.

[browntown653]

Yeah, I see no positive benefit in this whatsoever for the Royals.

[Kingdom]

Getting rid of Guillen prevents Greinke from ever getting a steel chair to his face, and the man is emotional, so you can't have that.

[love_that_reefer]

Yeah perfect, put him in NY.

[ljshorty89]

JESUS CHRIST! DO IT NOW! Holy crappola. I would take Jose Guillen's left leg for Slappy McAssFace.