2 walks in 7 innings is hardly gaining control. Not to mention it's only one game, just like Kazmir's debut.
Bottom line: Both teams are out of the race this year. Therefore, future seasons are the only important factors in seeing who won the trade. The Mets have a pitcher who is going to be paid a lot of money, for one season, and then he'll become a FA. The Rays have arguably the top pitcing prospect in the minors, and probably the best lefty prospect in the minors. So, one season of a wild pitcher who has never had success, or multiple years of the top lefty prospect in baseball for a much cheaper price

Add to that that Zam might miss all of next season with TJ surgery and this trade is horrible. Man I can't even fathom the amount of spin that needs to be put on this thing to make it seem even

I'm getting dizzy just thinking about it.
"Jack, will you call me, if you're able?"
"I've got your phone number written, in the back of my Bible."