That's Wright, here's the truth

Fatso without Froot Loops is incredibly boring. Maybe because he realizes this, or perhaps because he's just ill-informed and hates the Mets, Mike Francesca has gone on and on about how un-clutch David Wright is, and how the Mets need to possibly trade him to break up the core of the team.

The Large One harps on Wright's performance in the final week of 2008 and uses his postseason stats from 2006 to back up his opinion. Basically, two small samples.

Here's what Mikey either doesn't know or doesn't care to know about David Wright:

2008 Sept/Oct: .340 Avg / .416 OBP / .577 SLG / .993 OPS - 6 HR, 21 RBI. Not bad!

2008 RISP: .243, two outs RISP: .247. OK, not so great.

But...

Late & Close: .286 Avg / .876 OPS
Tie Game: .308 / .937
Within 1 run: .313 / .948
Within 2 runs: .321 / .969
Within 3 runs: .326 / .975
Runner on 3rd, 2 outs: .324 / .958
First and third: .345 / .998

OK, so he was .235 in 2008 with the bases loaded and .167 with runners on second and third, but you get the picture. Wright had some very good numbers in many clutch situations this season.

And 2008 was an abberation in many respects. His career average with RISP is .300. Runner on third, less than 2 outs: .447. Bases loaded: .393. Second and third: .400. Late & Close: .307. Tie game: .318.

But by all means, Mikey, trade Wright now because at age 26 he's never going to get any better, despite the fact that most pros peak between the ages of 27 and 32.

Idiot.

OK, here's the plan

Since Omar Minaya is signing a three-year extension, we at MFC.com thought we'd help him out with a game plan for the offseason. And it's oh-so-simple.

1. Sign Manny. He's a free agent and will demand big bucks. Luckily, the Mets will be one of those teams with plenty of bucks to spend. Last season, the Mets acquired a marquee player in Johan Santana. Next season -- on the heels of missing the playoffs again in a third straight disappointment for fans -- coming into their brand-spanking-new ballpark, the Mets will want to make another splash, and what better way to do it than to let Manny be Manny in Queens?

Omar loves him, always has, and the timing is right. The guy may be 36 but he shows no signs of slowing, and may be the ingredient the Mets need. Maybe instead of leadership they need a guy who just doesn't give a crap about anything but playing ball and having fun. That's Manny. Pay him his money for four years (knowing that you'll only get 2 great years and one so-so year out of him), stick him in left field, bat him third and enjoy the righthanded production.

2. Sign Brian Fuentes. If you're gonna get Manny, you're not going to spend megabucks on a closer like K-Rod, but you definitely need one, and Fuentes is an up-and-coming closer with good credentials. Landing him will allow the Mets to build the bullpen up again from the back. UPDATE: Thanks to Andrew for pointing out that Fuentes is 33 years old, a bit old to be called up-and-coming. If anything, he's a late bloomer. Still works for me.

3. Let Oliver Perez go. He's too mercurial and he has Scott Boras as his agent. Wish him well and let someone else overpay for him.

4. Move Daniel Murphy to second base. He may eventually be best suited for first base, but for one season at least let's see if he can be our Chase Utley. It also fills a need without spending money.

5. Trade for Roy Halladay. Saved the best for last, didn't I? Halladay has two years left on his extension and in 2009 his salary jumps from $10 million to over $14 million per. Despite Toronto's solid season and GM J.P. Ricciardi's denials, the rumors have persisted that the Jays would listen to an offer for Halladay.

And who would the Mets deal? Fernando Martinez.

I know, you wouldn't include him in a deal for Santana, so why would you trade him now? Listen, Carlos Beltran is signed through 2011 and he has been incredibly consistent, plus his salary is so high, he's not going anywhere. Also, a lot has changed in the last year. The Mets failed to make the playoffs again, and so there is pressure to improve the team now.

Martinez is the future and his trade value has never been higher. He's yet to play in AAA and despite his recent injuries, he is the Mets' top prospect -- not counting Wilmer Flores, who is 16 years old. But Flores is the rising star, and while he's a shortstop now, he projects to be an outfielder.

Dealing Martinez while he still has the aura of a phenom can help land a big fish like Halladay, and could you imagine having Santana and Halladay followed by Pelfrey and Maine? Talk about helping your bullpen.

And with Manny in the fold, I'd be willing to give Pedro a one-year deal just to have the two on the team at the same time. Pedro as your fifth starter? That could work.

There you go, Omar -- a simple plan for rejuvenating the Mets. You're welcome!