Mets trade Benson

The Mets have agreed to trade Kris Benson to the Orioles for reliever Jorge Julio and righthanded pitching prospect John Maine, Newsday has learned.

The Benson-for-Julio swap, which was discussed months ago, was revived early in the week and agreed to late Friday night.

The Mets discussed trading Benson for much of the winter. This deal enables them to give Aaron Heilman an opportunity to win the No. 5 slot in the starting rotation. Heilman, whose stock soared last year, had requested a trade if he wasn't made a starter.

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Re: Mets trade Benson

I heard now the Mets are going after Barry Zito.