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Though prospects are the automatic currency, there’s an acknowledgment that most trades for rentals are comparatively modest in return—especially when the player reaches free agency after a single year.
The Mets would likely not include their most untouchable assets like M. M. Nlan (a highly regarded pitcher), but deals could revolve around prospects like Jet Williams and Tong Jeff Williams, which the Tigers may accept.
Front Office Calculations and Market Dynamics
The trade negotiations are also influenced by team financials and ownership philosophies. The Mets, with a high payroll percentage and aggressive stance, are more willing to push prospects and spend big to capture a championship.