Catcher Brian Schneider and outfielder Ryan Church

Catcher Brian Schneider and outfielder Ryan Church were traded to the Mets by the Nationals for outfielder Lastings Milledge. Schneider is regarded as one of the best defensive catchers in the game. Church hit .272 with 15 homers and 70 RBI last season. Milledge hit .272 with seven homers and 29 RBI in 184 at-bats in 2007.