Pat Burrell a Possibility for the Mets: The Great Debate

The Mets have a minor void in left field. They can opt to turn David Murphy/Nick Evans combo if they want. They can also sign Juan Rivera, who is a favorite of General Manager Omar Minaya.

Nobody has talked about Pat Burrell. It appears he will be ostracized after winning a World Championship. Should the Mets sign this Met-killer?

New Phillies' GM Ruben Amaro has said that he would like to spend money on his pitching staff and that doesn't mean Pat Burrell. The Phillies have also discussed Matt Holliday to replace Burrell.

I know the Mets won't be spending big bucks on the offense (as Omar has pointed out), but Burrell might come cheaper, just to be a thorn in the Phillies' side.

Pat Burrell's Last Three Years

Last three years	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
2006	PHI	144	462	80	119	24	1	29	95	98	131	0	0	.258	.388	.502	.890
2007	PHI	155	472	77	121	26	0	30	97	114	120	0	0	.256	.400	.502	.902
2008	PHI	157	536	74	134	33	3	33	86	102	136	0	0	.250	.367	.507	.875
Career		1306	4535	655	1166	253	14	251	827	785	1273	5	1	.257	.367	.485	.852

He is defensively challenged, but he is a right-handed bat that can hit lefties. He has a decent OBP. I don't think the Mets should go after him, but it has been a great debate with friends and fans alike.

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