Sometimes you just have to admit when a project fails, and scrape out whatever you can before officially ending said project. This was the case for the New York Mets, as they decided to end the Kaz Matsui era in New York by trading him to the Colorado Rockies for utilityman Eli Marrero. The Mets also are paying the difference between the contract of Matsui and Marrero to Colorado. On the season, Matsui was hitting an even .200 with one home run and seven RBI in 38 games. He had an OBP and SLG percentage of below .300 as well. Marrero on the other hand is hitting .217 with four home runs and 10 RBI in 30 games this season at Colorado. This season, Marrero has played left and right field, catcher, and has made 15 pinch-hit appearances. Breaking Down the Deal: In what general managers hope whenever they make a trade, this deal works out for both sides. Matsui wasn?t going to work out in New York and the Mets had to get rid of him before he became a bigger distraction for the team. Also, with everyone in baseball knowing that they wanted to trade him, they were still able to get a proven bench player in Eli Marrero, who is best used on a contending team where he can pick his spots to play, instead of starting every day. The Rockies on the other hand get a second baseman that was considered one of the best talents to come over from Japan ever, and who appears hungry to regain his previous form. With his acceptance of going to the minor leagues, it shows that Matsui really wants to play well, and if everything goes well down there, the Rockies will get a bona fide addition to a team that should contend the entire season. My Grade: New York Mets: {A-} They get a good return for a player they didn?t want, but its still a big pill to swallow for the organization. Colorado Rockies: {A} Marrero wasn?t part of their long term plans, and Matsui has the potential to be a force in the line-up with Todd Helton. Win-Win for the Rockies.