The New York Mets were unable to trade Jay Bruce prior to last week's non-waiver trade deadline because they received "zero bites" on the slugger.
Bruce, 30, has hit 29 home runs and will be a free agent this winter. He would appear to fit the mold of a classic rental player.
"You would like to think that someone can use the type of offense that I offer," Bruce said. "But like I said, it is more complex than that. You have to fit on a team."