According to Ken Davidoff of Newsday, The Mets might opt to trade for Bobby Jenks instead of signing Francisco Rodriguez or Brian Fuentes.
The Mets like Jenks' stuff better, while K-Rod's velocity has gone down and it worries the Mets. I wrote in a past article how K-Rod's agent says he can still bring the heat and how he doesn't depend on his fastball. Jenks is only 28 years old and does not make a lot of money.. He only made $550,000 in '08.. If the Mets acquired Jenks, they could then use the money they would give to a big time closer to fill other needs. Remember, this a business and everyone has a budget, even a big market team like the Mets.
My thinking is, by showing interest in Jenks and making it publicly known, it will drop the price down for Fuentes and K-Rod and other free agent closers.
The Mets would have to sacrifice their minor league system for Bobby Jenks (which means they would have to unload a pitcher like Parnell plus others to get him) or they could easily sign a free agent and not give up anything, but amateur picks.
The Mets like Jenks' stuff better, while K-Rod's velocity has gone down and it worries the Mets. I wrote in a past article how K-Rod's agent says he can still bring the heat and how he doesn't depend on his fastball. Jenks is only 28 years old and does not make a lot of money.. He only made $550,000 in '08.. If the Mets acquired Jenks, they could then use the money they would give to a big time closer to fill other needs. Remember, this a business and everyone has a budget, even a big market team like the Mets.
My thinking is, by showing interest in Jenks and making it publicly known, it will drop the price down for Fuentes and K-Rod and other free agent closers.
The Mets would have to sacrifice their minor league system for Bobby Jenks (which means they would have to unload a pitcher like Parnell plus others to get him) or they could easily sign a free agent and not give up anything, but amateur picks.
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