I think it's a fair trade talent-wise, and it helps both teams.

I doubt if Pavano is ever going to be as successful in the AL as he was in the NL, as is the case with most pitchers who switch from the National League.

Heilman has shown flashes this year, and Matsui, I think, is better than Womack (at least offensively).

So the Yankees upgrade at 2B and in CF, with a moderate loss at third starter.

THe Mets give up two regulars, but can now play Cairo (while waiting for Cano to develop if he's not ready yet) and Diaz without too much of a drop-off, and improve their starting pitching.

I wonder what the Yankee fans would think of this deal?