Sean GreenOriginally uploaded by Michael G. BaronA year ago no one would have guessed that Sean Green would be on a Mets roster let alone have a shot at the 2011 team. The Mets have to decide by Thursday whether to tender Green for next year. Green has several things working in his favor; a new regime, he's cost effective as well as being controlable and the Mets really need relievers. In his first season with the Mets (2009) Green appeared in 79 games with an ERA of 4.52. Last seaon he spent most of it injured (ribs), an injury he attributes to attempting a submarine delivery at the request of the team. Green is healthy and back to a three quarter arm delivery.Adam Rubin speculates that the Mets may keep him around and see what he looks like in spring training. But given that fact that he made $975,000 last season, and with the lack of bullpen arms under control, perhaps the new front office will make a different evaluation. It’s unlikely Green would warrant a raise. So if eval...
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