Could bitter National League East rivals Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets come together to make a trade that helps

On Tuesday, Michael Brauner of New York Yankees on SI proposed a hypothetical trade with the potential to benefit both sides. Brauner's pitch would send Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman to Queens for Mets third baseman and former top prospect Brett Baty.

The New York Mets have a bit of a roster puzzle on their hands. With an overstocked outfield and a pressing need for more starting pitchers, they’re left trying to make the pieces fit. It’s a classic case of having too much of one thing and not enough of another—like a fridge full of condiments but nothing to put them on.