Daily Archives: January 7, 2008
According to the Rocky Mountain News, free-agent RHP 
Jon Lieber has indicated an interest in the Mets, among other teams.
Leiber’s agent told the newspaper that his client enjoyed pitching in New York when he was with the Yankees.
According to a report by Daily News in late December, the Mets had expressed interest Lieber, whose agent admitted to having talked with the Mets as well.
…as i have said before, if a deal for Joe Blanton or Johan Santana cannot be worked out, meaning Mike Pelfrey, Phil Humber and Kevin Mulvey are all in camp, i have no problem with bringing on an inexpensive, limited-commitment veteran to round out the competition……
In seven appearances at Citizen’s Bank Park for the Phillies last season, the 37–year-old Lieber had a 5.26 ERA, compared to a 4.19 ERA while pitching seven times on the road.
He missed the final 13 weeks of last season after having a ruptured tendon surgically repaired in his left foot.
According to previous reports, the Royals, Astros and Reds have all expressed interest at various times during this off-season.
According to MLB Trade Rumors, free-agent RHP Bartolo Colon has missed his last two starts while pitching in the Dominican Winter League.
Last week, a report by Impacto Deportivo noted that the Royals might have been close to signing Colon.
However, it also speculated that Colon may not be entirely healthy, since he has yet to hit 90 mph, and so clubs may be waiting to see a few more starts before seriously considering whether to sign him.
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