K-Rod Traded But Mets Not Giving Up on Season?

Right after the All Star game, a major trade had happened. Francisco Rodriguez of the Mets was traded to the Brewers along with cash for two players yet to be named. While K-Rod is not playing his best, he's still doing well with a 3.16 ERA and 23 saves on the year. He will definitely be a solid addition to the Brewers as they are currently tied with the Cardinals for 1st in the NL Central and are one game in front of the Pirates. A very tight race will certainly help the Brewers down the stretch.

Despite the trade, the Mets are claiming they are not giving up on the season saying they are still trying to win games. This statement made by GM Sandy Alderson just seems like a PR move to try and keep the fans coming the games. They are 11 games behind the Phillies for the NL East and 7 1/2 games behind the Braves for the Wild Card. Now while getting either spot is still possible, I doubt they think they will be able to catch either team. If they are truly not giving up, why trade K-Rod then? True, money could be a factor as the Mets are seemingly in financial woes though they did send cash along with K-Rod to Milwaukee.

What is more realistic is that they are cleaning house and getting rid of things that are too expensive and trying to start over. Now the next possible move may be to get rid of Carlos Beltran or Jose Reyes. We will just have to wait and see if either player gets moved.