Nick Johnson Might Be Available

Over at the Gotham Nation Forum, Shiner (screen name), puts up a good idea for a First Baseman other than Delgado and a situation where he might lift his no trade clause:

So with first baseman Dmitri Young evolving this past year as a solid hitter and the fact that the Nationals don't spend a ton of money but are committed for a couple of years to Nick Johnson, should they try and move one of them, particularly Nick Johnson since they owe him millions?

If I were the Mets I'd toy with offers. Nick is a solid player, defensively and offensively. Delgado's age and hand injury proved to me that he is going to be a .250 hitter that can't hit an inside-part-of-the-plate pitch. I think with the addition of a broken hand to an already unhealthy hand, Delgado is pretty bad hitter to have in the heart of your batting order. Unfortunately the Mets are committed. But I think they can use a guy that can hit around .300 in that spot. This would never happen because the way teams operate is based on salary instead of production. But If I were GM, I'd say too bad and look to acquire a better first baseman via trade. Then when Delgado starts whining that he is on the bench, maybe he'll lift his no trade clause and the Mets can try and move him for relief help. Offer to pay most of Delgado's salary; they have to pay it anyway.

Nick Johnson doesn't strike me as someone who would "get bored with all the Mets talent". The guy has the attitude the Mets need. People complain about Johnson's injuries, but the broken leg isn't some reoccurring problem. It was a freak accident.