FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Mets are on the verge of acquiring utility player Jeff Conine from the Cincinnati Reds for two Class-A position players.

Conine will serve as a right-handed hitter off the bench, filling in at first base and possibly the outfield, replacing the injured Damion Easley who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday with a sprained left ankle.

The Mets pursued Conine before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, but he was not considered a top priority at the time.

Conine is batting .265 with six home runs and 32 RBIs in 80 games this season for the Reds.

My question is why? Conine is 41 years old. Is this guy really considered a threat anymore? Sure he will give Delgado some time off against lefties, but there has to better options out there than Jeff Conine.... Read More...