Joel Sherman of the NY Post reports that the Mets are not in a hast to make a offer to a closer. There prime candidates are still Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes. They both want 4 guaranteed years at least, the Mets are willing to go 3.
According to Sherman, the Mets are waiting to see if the market opens for J.J. Putz. The closer intrigues them because he is only making $13.8 Million over the next two year and they believe he has good stuff.
Also the Mets remain interested in Huston Street, who the Rockies most recently acquired. The Mets believe he has good stuff, but like him only as a 7th or 8th inning guy.
The Mets investigated other trade possibilites and do not like the prices on Bobby Jenks or Jose Valverde.
The Mets, according to Sherman might have to give 3 years and a option for Fuentes or K-Rod. Or they might have to settle on giving four guaranteed years to one of them because they have to fill that need...
Original Story:
http://www.ddmetsfanblog.com/2008/11/...
According to Sherman, the Mets are waiting to see if the market opens for J.J. Putz. The closer intrigues them because he is only making $13.8 Million over the next two year and they believe he has good stuff.
Also the Mets remain interested in Huston Street, who the Rockies most recently acquired. The Mets believe he has good stuff, but like him only as a 7th or 8th inning guy.
The Mets investigated other trade possibilites and do not like the prices on Bobby Jenks or Jose Valverde.
The Mets, according to Sherman might have to give 3 years and a option for Fuentes or K-Rod. Or they might have to settle on giving four guaranteed years to one of them because they have to fill that need...
Original Story:
http://www.ddmetsfanblog.com/2008/11/...
