Where do the Mets Go for Help?

With the injury bug still tearing its way through the Mets clubhouse the Amazins have somehow managed to hang in the division; which is more a testament to the lousy play around the league than anything special from the Mets.

However, as the Mets move on they will need to start looking into making some early moves if they want to try and weather the storm until their key players come back. Jerry Manuel has said himself, the Mets need more pop in their lineup. Before Delgado went down the team was never considered a deep threat but without him they just don't have anyone to consistently hit the long ball. Sure Citi Field, a pitchers park, does not help, but no Met has yet to reach double digit home run totals. The ideal candidates for mid season moves from the Mets are:

1) Nick Johnson 1B Nats

Johnson, who started his career with the Yanks has finally found his form again after a few seasons plagued by injuries. Hes batting .333 with an on-base-percentage of .432. Hes got some pop in his bat and defensively is the best available. He does, however, have a knack for getting injured; something the Mets do not need any more of.

2) Aubrey Huff 1b Orioles

Aubrey Huff quietly put together a great season last year, dishing out 32 homers on his way to a .302 average. All around he is not quite as good as Johnson and his OBP is significantly lower at .338 but Huff has a little more pop and stays healthy.

3) Mark DeRosa 1b Indians

DeRosa is an interesting option because he is a very versatile player. He can play first now while Delgado is out but if Carlos makes it back DeRosa can play third, second or even in the outfield. It gives the Mets a number of options considering they have injuries all over the place.

4) Carlos Lee OF Astros

This one is a little more out there but rumors are starting to fly that the Mets might be interested in adding a high profile bat in Carlos Lee. The Astros OF has popped 11 big flies so far this year on his way to 40 RBIs and a .305 average. Lee would give the Mets that much needed power boost but is slated to make over 18 mil the next few years and it is unclear whether the Mets are willing to pay that price.

Omar Minaya has his work cut out for him this season. This group has as much talent as almost any team out there. Injuries or not if they do not make the playoffs you have to begin wondering when the Mets might start looking elsewhere for a new GM.