It’s no secret the Mets have been penny pinching this offseason. Between the slew of minimal contracts we’ve offered and the lack of any offer to Jose Reyes, it is evident that Sandy Alderson and the front office are examining the bargain bin rather than the premium shelf to construct this team for 2012.
Despite this, the team is still in dire need of multiple positions – mainly concerning depth – and has little money to spend on them. One position that many believe the Mets should look into is another starting pitcher.
Currently the Mets will plan to send out some combination of Johan Santana, Mike Pelfrey, R.A. Dickey, Jon Niese and Dillon Gee. With the health question marks and general ineptitude of some of the members of the staff, it would be wise to add another name to the mix.
One such name that could hit the Mets radar is Jon Garland.
Coming off a right-shoulder injury that required arthroscopic surgery, Garland will likely come cheap on a one-year deal that will allow him t...
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Jon Garland,
Sandy Alderson,
Johan Santana,
Michael Pelfrey,
RA Dickey,
Jonathon Niese,
Dillon Gee,
Chris Capuano,
Joe Saunders
TEAMS: Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks
TEAMS: Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks
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