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**Kitty** · 11-30-2007, 02:56 PM

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Convinced that they didn't undermine their chance to trade for a front-of-the-rotation pitcher by dealing Lastings Milledge, the Mets addressed two lesser yet critical needs on Friday when they acquired catcher Brian Schneider and left-handed-hitting outfielder Ryan Church from the Nationals. At a seemingly reasonable price, the Mets solidified their outfield and their catching, balanced their batting order and brought in a veteran presence in Schneider. At the same time, they now can make Johnny Estrada available in a trade at least until Dec. 12, when they must tender him a contract or allow him to leave as a free agent.

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Terrible trade by Minaya...flat out horrible.

**Brian34Cook** · 11-30-2007, 02:58 PM

Mets deal Milledge for Nats' Church, Schneider
Associated Press
Updated: November 30, 2007, 3:20 PM ET

WASHINGTON -- Catcher Brian Schneider and outfielder Ryan Church were traded to the New York Mets by the Washington Nationals on Friday for outfielder Lastings Milledge.

In Schneider, the Mets add yet another catcher, following their trade for Johnny Estrada last week. In Milledge, the Nationals pick up a talented young player they hope can avoid the sorts of missteps that marked his Mets career and be a key component of their rebuilding project.

Schneider was given a lot of credit last season for holding together a ragtag Nationals starting rotation, but he struggled at the plate, batting .235 with six homers and 54 RBIs. Church hit .272 with 15 homers and 70 RBIs, while tying for the team lead with 43 doubles.

Milledge hit .272 with seven homers and 29 RBIs in 184 at-bats with the Mets in 2007.

ESPN - Mets deal Milledge for Nats' Church, Schneider - MLB

Interesting move.. I like it for the Mets though

**Pujolsfan91** · 11-30-2007, 03:14 PM

Mets get a decent catcher and outfielder. Milledge could probably do well with regular playing time.. so Washington got the better deal because they get a great prospect.

**Killswitch** · 11-30-2007, 10:33 PM

They didn't need to make that trade because they already have two catchers and now have added a third and didn't need any outfeild and most important they could of used Milledge to get Haren. Such a horrible move.

**Brian34Cook** · 12-01-2007, 03:50 AM

By the way, when I said I liked the deal for the Mets.. I meant for a year only possibly.. Milledge can still be a stud.. I dont like the move for that instance alone.. depends what the Mets do witih Church and Schneider.. decent move for 1 year only but it'll bite the Mets hard in the future!