Mets Going After Rafael Furcal!

The LA Times is reporting that Omar Minaya has made an offer to free agent Rafael Furcal to switch positions and play second base for the New York Mets. Furcal revealed that he has been offered a four-year, $48-million contract by the A's that includes incentives that could push its value to more than $50 million. Furcal said he has also received a substantial offer from the New York Mets, who want him as a second baseman. "The offers made by the Athletics and the Mets of New York are tempting, but we'll make a decision after I meet with my lawyer because there are various factors that we have to evaluate," he said. "But my general feeling is that every offer that's been made is important, which is why we want to make a decision that's well thought out." Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer, said last week that he thought his client would sign a four-year deal. Wow! Where did that come from? If there is any truth to this, and I have no reason to believ...