Abreu to Mets for prospect Milledge?

ESPN is reporting rumors of the Phillies trading outfielder Bobby Abreu to the New York Mets for Lastings Milledge.

This would be a great deal for both teams.

The Phillies would benefit by moving a big contract, freeing up money to spend this offseason. Milledge is also a very good prospect who could add to the young talent they already have.

The Mets would benefit because Abreu is a heck of a player. Mixed in with Jose Reyes, David Wright, and Carlos Beltran would give New York one heck of a lineup.

Another rumor has Abreu going to Baltimore for Rodrigo Lopez. What a rip off that would be. Abreu is worth way more than Lopez.

The trade deadline is quickly approaching. Let's hope GM Pat Gillick hangs on long enough to get a very good young player in return, should he choose to move Abreu.