Buzz: Interest in Lohse and Livan
During a conference call to announce the acquisition of Johan Santana, which you can read more about by clicking here, Mets GM Omar Minaya told reporters that this is the team he will go to spring training with.
However, in the Chicago Tribune, Phil Rogers writes that the Phillies and Mets could wind up in a bidding war for Kyle Lohse.
Last Friday, in a report for ESPN.com, Jayson Stark wrote that the Mets continue to express interest in Lohse, even with Santana in their sights.
…this is interesting…first, i have no interest in seeing lohse signed to a long-term deal…however, he once told reporters that he had three teams interested in him, while seeking at least a three-year deal…that market has to be shrinking…and so, if the Mets can acquire lohse on a short-term deal, (1) it means Mike Pelfrey will most likely get an entire season at Triple-A, which he needs, and (2) Orlando Hernandez can shift to the bullpen, which means (a) a deeper bullpen, (b) the Mets can throttle el duque back and forth based on his health, and (c) when he takes his standard mid-summer vacation, it will be easier to absorb…
For what it’s worth, according to ESPN Deportes, the Astros will have two scouts watching Bartolo Colon pitch Wednesday in the Dominican Republic.
