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Should The New York Mets Pursue Jair Jurrjens?

Found January 04, 2013 on Mets Merized Online: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jair Jurrjens,  RA Dickey,  Chris Young
TEAMS: Atlanta Braves,  Toronto Blue Jays,  New York Mets
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Picture Courtesy of USA Today Question: How many free-agent pitchers are 26 years-old, have had two seasons at the major league level with sub 3.00 ERA, and were named to an All-Star game? Answer: Jair Jurrjens There has been little to no talk about Jurrjens hooking on with any teams this offseason. The question is why? Granted, he is coming off an abysmal year that saw him sent down to the farm to work out his issues at one point. But is one season really enough to pull the plug on a pitcher that looked to be headed towards becoming the next legendary pitcher in Atlanta? Apparently for the Braves, what they saw in 2012 was enough to send him packing. Could the fact that the Braves gave up on Jurrjens so quickly be what is scaring other teams away? At this point, the Mets should be all over this guy. They should buy low on Jurrjens and see if he can regain the form that once led him to be an All-Star. They need to fill a hole in the rotation that was left behind when the team traded...
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