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Mets reportedly hold firm, not interested in dealing for Tulowitzki

Published May. 14, 2015 8:30 a.m. ET

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The Mets' surprising start has turned some heads but it reportedly hasn't changed the team's position on trading for Rockies star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.

"Nothing has changed," Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told the New York Daily News about a potential deal for Tulowitzki, who reportedly has expressed his desire to be traded.

The Mets, who have lost three in a row, hold a 1 1/2-game lead over the Nationals in the NL East. But it's their offense that has been a glaring weakness.

New York is 12th in the NL in runs scored and home runs and 13th in average. Starting shortstop Wilmer Flores has gotten off to a slow start, hitting .237 with four homers and 10 RBI. Star third baseman David Wright has been limited to eight games this year due to hamstring and back injuries.

Tulowitzki, who is batting .298 with two homers and 11 RBI, is due to make $20 million a year through 2019 and $14 million in 2020. But he hasn't played at least 150 games since 2009 because of a rash of injuries.

The Rockies most likely would want some of the Mets' prized pitching prospects in a potential trade, something the Mets likely would not want to offer. New York recently promoted top overall prospect right-hander Noah Syndergaard.

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