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"Interestingly enough, the Mets are so keen on upgrading their outfield that they remain interested in star outfielder Moises Alou. News of their recent trade talks with the San Francisco Giants regarding Alou were first reported on SI.com Tuesday."

" The Mets are still eyeing Alou, who really fits their needs better than Green in that he's right-handed, although the impending acquisition of Green may slightly lessen the chances for an Alou deal. Alou is actually more desirable in that his contract expires at year's end. Alou has a .522 slugging percentage; Green is slugging .429.

However, there's a potentially big impediment to an Alou deal in that the Giants still consider themselves buyers. Should they lose a few more games and fall further out of the race, that could change, however. The Giants are currently five games out in the National League West and five games out in the wild card. The Mets have been watching the Giants' progress closely the past several days.

Like Green, Alou has veto power over trades. It isn't known whether he'd accept a trade away from the Giants, who are managed by his father, Felipe. However, the Mets would represent a significant chance for Alou to get back to the World Series."

"Alou, who turned 40 last month, is viewed as a clutch hitter who was a significant part of the Marlins' 1997 World Series championship and someone who's interested Mets GM Omar Minaya before. Alou's contract calls for him to make $6 million in 2006, with about $1.4 million remaining. He is also owed an additional $1.5 million, which had been deferred. It isn't believed the Mets would have to surrender significant pieces to acquire Alou, either."