Buzz: Non-Tenders, Towers could be a Fit
The A’s have re-signed RHP Kiko Calero to a one-year contract, one day after non-tendering him.
According to local reports, the Astros have shown interest in free-agent RHP Mark Prior, while the Phillies have shown interest in free-agent RHP Akinori Otsuka, both of whom were non-tendered on Wednesday.
…in looking over the non-tender list, which you can check out at MLB.com, the one name aside from prior and otsuka who piques my interest is Josh Towers…
…i feel like towers could be a good fit for the Mets, in that he he has good control, he can command an inning, and he’ll ‘eat innings,’ as the team keeps referencing as a priority…when paired up with Rick Peterson, and put in a larger park like Shea Stadium, where potential home runs die on the warning track, towers could be a decent and surprising fifth starter, assuming no trade can be made, and assuming Mike Pelfrey and Philip Humber are not ready for the job in spring training…
