Nothing more left to prove

Anthony Reyes had another great game, allowing 2 hits, 1 walk, 0 runs and striking out 9 over 6 and 2/3 innings pitched. He now owns a 2.77 ERA with 62 strikeouts to 8 walks over 65 innings. There's just nothing more left to prove for Anthony, and you gotta believe that with the struggles the rotation has been having that room must be made for him and soon. I wouldn't be shocked to see a space open up here before the month is out, and I'd be shocked (and very irritated) if one wasn't made for him before the trade deadline. There's a report that the Cardinals were interested in swapping Mulder for the Yankees' Robinson Cano, but weren't interested. I guess I could see that happening, as Cano would bring some stability and affordability to the keystone, but he seems to me he's Aflie Soriano lite. Bad glove, mediocre on base skills. But he's still young and could improve his eye, and word is his defense is coming around. But it's all moot now, as the Yanks aren't interested in moving him.

Word has it from the Beaver County Times that the new asking price for Craig Wilson, who I posted about earlier today, is Adam Wainwright. Dream on, Littlefield. I guess that's how these things work, ask high to start. Hopefully, the Pirates will settle on some good but lesser minor league talent, a la Chris Lambert.

Or maybe they won't budge, which could substantiate this rumor regarding a swap for Springfield closer Mark Worrell for the Met's Victor Diaz. Worrell has saved 15 games, but his ERA is inflated (5.27) due to some big innings and long-balls. He still has about a 3:1 K/BB ratio, so I think he'll do better, but now may a good time to swap him. Diaz is only hitting .245/.310/.371 in AAA Norfolk, I'm not sure what's going on with him. He's not going to get any play with the Mets anytime soon, but he wasn't likely going to get much time being blocked by Xavier Nady and now Lastings Milledge, as Nady is on the DL. Looking at Victor Diaz's 5 year PECOTA projection, he's very comparable to Wilson, only with a few less stikeouts and a lot less walks. Both of their 5 year forecasts see their EQA' in the .277-.287 range, which is pretty decent. Diaz is only 24 years old, and would be a cheaper and more long-term option, and PECOTA sees Diaz healthier as being the younger, and therefore worth about 3-4 wins above replacement the next 5 years. My only concern is why he isn't hitting right now? Is he hurt? Pouting because he's exiled in AAA? If there are any Met's fans out there who happen to read this, please feel free to enlighten me.