One of the goals designed for the Mets by ownership this season was acquiring a Gold Glove winner.
Mission accomplished!
In a blockbuster deal that seemed far too good to be true, the Cardinals receive C Chris Cannizzaro in exchange for RF Roberto Clemente.
The organization - and the fan base - are elated to have Clemente join the team.
In a separate move, the Mets shipped 35-year-old 1B Frank Thomas to St. Louis in exchange for 28-year-old 1B Donn Clendenon.
The Mets have also DFA'd 2B Sammy Drake.