According to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, Right-hander Jon Garland, who declined arbitration from the Angels, is on the Mets' radar.
The Mets are unlikely to pay top dollar for a starter after investing in a closer, and Garland would fit the back of their rotation. Johan Santana, John Maine, Mike Pelfrey and Jon Niese are the Mets' current projected starters.
Garland, 29, has averaged 205 innings over the past seven seasons and likely would benefit from a move to the National League. ...
The Mariners are finally listening to offers for Putz; they called one team to gauge the level of interest, saying other clubs have "stepped up."
The Mets, Indians and Cardinals are among the teams believed to be interested in Putz, who could be next season's Brad Lidge, benefiting from a change in teams.
Putz, who will earn $5 million in 2009 with an $8.6 million club option for '10, is affordable enough for the Mets to acquire in addition to one of the top free-agent closers. ...
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The Mets are unlikely to pay top dollar for a starter after investing in a closer, and Garland would fit the back of their rotation. Johan Santana, John Maine, Mike Pelfrey and Jon Niese are the Mets' current projected starters.
Garland, 29, has averaged 205 innings over the past seven seasons and likely would benefit from a move to the National League. ...
The Mariners are finally listening to offers for Putz; they called one team to gauge the level of interest, saying other clubs have "stepped up."
The Mets, Indians and Cardinals are among the teams believed to be interested in Putz, who could be next season's Brad Lidge, benefiting from a change in teams.
Putz, who will earn $5 million in 2009 with an $8.6 million club option for '10, is affordable enough for the Mets to acquire in addition to one of the top free-agent closers. ...
Original Story:
http://www.ddmetsfanblog.com/2008/12/...
