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Aug. 9, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Close-up of a donut weight on the bat of New York Mets outfielder Eric Young Jr. during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Aug. 9, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Close-up of a donut weight on the bat of New York Mets outfielder Eric Young Jr. during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.

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It’s common for new hires to bring familiar faces along. With David Stearns in the front office and Carlos Mendoza as manager, the New York Mets have a strong connection to players from the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees in both the majors and minors.

Former Yankees players are more valuable trade assets for the Mets than those who had brief stints in Milwaukee. Key among these trade assets are Harrison Bader and Luis Severino.

The Baltimore Orioles, dealing with rotation injuries and struggles from center fielder Cedric Mullins, are in need of what the Mets can offer, making them a potential trade partner familiar with the Yankees.