ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick explains the situation over a series of tweets …
Scott Boras trying to engage #mets ownership in talks over 2 big remaining free agents, Stephen Drew and Kendrys Morales.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 22, 2013
Drew would be a nice upgrade at SS, but price will be issue after #mets spent $87.5M on Granderson, Colon and Chris Young.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 22, 2013
#Mets appear to have little or no interest in Morales. They plan to go with Lucas Duda at 1B if they deal Ike Davis.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 22, 2013
Drew has struggled to attract a healthy, active market this winter because signing him requires the forfeiture of a top draft pick. And the same goes for Morales. But the nice thing for Drew is that most major league teams could use an upgrade shortstop. Morales, a poor defender at first base who profiles much better as a designated hitter, will likely have a much tougher time finding a landing spot. Call him this year’s Kyle Lohse.
