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The New York Mets look like one of the top contenders in the National League and over the next six weeks it's going to be interesting to see how the team handles that.
The Mets have a 4 1/2-game lead in the National League East over the Philadelphia Phillies. New York has a 42-24 record. The Mets are firing on all cylinders and there aren't any glaring holes to address but it could never hurt to add more bullpen depth. Will the Mets make a move?
If so, the Mets will have to give up a piece and MLB.com's Anthony DiComo called No. 6 prospect Nolan McLean New York's most "intriguing" trade candidate.
"Mets: RHP Nolan McLean," DiComo said. "It would take a lot for the Mets to deal from the top of their farm system, but if they decide to make a big addition at the Deadline, McLean is the arm opposing scouts will likely ask about the most. Over the past nine months, McLean, the Mets’ No. 6 prospect, has leapfrogged second-ranked Brandon Sproat in the eyes of many rival scouts.
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"The right-hander possesses an elite ability to spin the ball and, unlike Sproat, has transitioned seamlessly to Triple-A. For all those reasons, of course, the Mets would not part with him easily. But if they hope to swing a blockbuster trade, McLean is the type of prospect who could make that possible."
The righty hasn't pitched in a game at the big league level yet but is right on the doorstep in Triple-A. He has appeared in 11 games overall this season -- including nine starts -- and has a 1.98 ERA across appearances with the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Triple-A Syracuse Mets.
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Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sportswriting across baseball, football and basketball. He has provided coverage for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics throughout his career.
Outside of journalism, Patrick also has received a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Brandeis University and studied communication and business at Merrimack College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree.
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