Mark Teahen (on the right) obviously NOT a steroid user. Mr. Met (on the left) obviously a steroid user (look at the head, a dead give away).
According to multiple reports Peter Gammons has linked the Mets to Mark Teahen of the Royals. Many fans most likely do not know much about Teahen as he has played in KC where baseball stories go to die. So lets take a look at this potential trade subject.
Teahen is 27 years old. He was drafted by the A’s in 2002 in the 1st round (39th pick). His professional debut was April 5th2005 with the Royals. Mark struggled his rookie season finishing with an OPS of .685. However, the following season Teahen had a break out season hitting .290 BA, .357 OBP, .517 SLG, .874 OPS. Since then he has put up solid but not spectacular seasons with the exception of last year. Last year his OPS dropped to .715, this year it has rebounded to .791.  Teahen has 9 HR in 259 AB’s which would tie him for the Mets team lead.
Perhaps the most important stat for Teahen is this: He has played games at 1B, 2B, 3B, LF, CF, and RF. Teahen would provide the Mets a lot of protection at multiple positions and is under team control through 2011.
In my opinion, Teahen would be the perfect fit for the Mets, what they would have to give I have no idea. If the price was Parnell should the Mets be interested?
2 comments
GravediggerHebner
6/28/2009-3:53pm at 3:53 pm (UTC -4)
Teahen strikes me as a super sub on a good team, and a starter on one that’s not so good. Which I believe enhances your point that he’s a perfect fit, because right now they’re not very good, and the hope is that over the next 6 weeks or so they’ll become good again. He would certainly have a role regardless.
Is he worth Parnell plus more? If the Mets system was burdened with “Parnells” I would say absolutely yes. But Putz isn’t here now and reasonably won’t be here next year. Who is going to fill a set up role going forward? I have higher hopes for Holt than that role.
Ultimately I believe the Mets have a better chance between now and spring training 2010 of finding set up relievers than they do of versatile defenders capable of hitting 18 home runs. Go get him!
metsfan4decades
6/28/2009-7:23pm at 7:23 pm (UTC -4)
That’s a tough one. Think I’d have to lean towards giving up Parnell for him, but in the same respect, I’d hate to lose Parnell given his age and his potential. But as Grave said, it’s easier to find set up guys for the BP then good position players….