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…in case you missed it…
According to Ken Rosenthal at FOXSports.com, the Mets are close to signing free-agent RHP Claudio Vargas.
The New York Post wrote last night that a deal could be done as soon as today, with the two sides on the ‘verge’ of such a deal, according to Newsday.
Last season, Vargas went 11-6 with a 5.09 ERA in 29 games for the Brewers, who released him during spring training.
…now that el duque is in a boot, and sidelined for at least two more weeks, though likely more, and with Pedro Martinez out with a hamstring injury, signing vargas to a minor-league is an absolute no brainer…
I guess this was inevitable.
Claudio “Not Jason” Vargas Career vs. Mets:
26.1 IP, 10.59 ERA, 7 games
So, at least he won’t have to go against the Mets…
The obvious police called.
Also a consortium of horse trainers believe El Duque should be dragged out back and shot.
Can we get El Duque som HGH or some horse tranquilizers… something…
totally decent as a 5th starter guy. Now let’s just hope Pelfry is a totally decent 4th starter guy.
*pelfrey
this pickup will be great for the mets but you’re definitely underestimating Nelson Figueroa who I’m sure will impress.
I don’t think that Figgy will get many chances to impress.
Will he even get a start?
isn’t he starting friday?
weather looks bad, though this is MIL’s only trip here…
I am guessing he will get that start. If he logs a quality start then he will get another chance if not then Vargas is up.
Figs looked ok. Hey, maybe I am, maybe he’ll throw a no-hitter. I won’t mind being wrong.
why not???
minaya doesn’t mind stockpile-ing. One of these guys has to pan out, tight????
I am surprised they have not made a deal with freddy garcia…why not? it’s only money…worth a chance.
I think Freddy is waiting to prove he is healthy so he can get a decent deal.
Yeah, from what I understand, he’s gonna basically “showcase” himself once he’s close to game-shape, probably June, and then take bids. If he has anything at all, he’s gonna draw a lot of interest. If the Yanks’ kids struggle, I could see them throwing a pile of money at him to bolster the back of their rotation.
I think people will laugh about this one but he will be a huge pickup for us. Take a look at his begining of the year stats last year, then he just lost it. He can eat innings and take the ball every 5th day with a quality start that’s great. And the fact that he will cost us almost nothing? I hope its for nothing and 2 years myself.
He’s one of Omar’s former guys in Montreal. He wasn’t that bad but something is wrong with his mechanics. I hope Peterson can correct this.
Yup, another project for the Jacket.
And at this point Pelfrey and Vargas are the 4 and 5. Then when Pedro comes back he takes the spot of the one doing the worst. Then Elduque will most likely go to the pen, like it or not.
Duque will go to the pen where he will be shot and put out of OUR misery.
Duque aint coming back…sick of him letting us down whether its the 06 playoffs or his shenanigans from last year, lets get a dependable guy and just be done with him
BTW…wont Vargas need a few minor league starts, I mean he hasnt played since a couple weeks before the season started, so “Figgy” will get at least 2 starts I assume
On the radio this morning, I heard the announcer say that El Duque was gone two months; but since that has not been reported here, I must assume that he misspoke and that the official line is still just two weeks.
On the other hand, even if the latest injury just sets him back two weeks, it’s hard to imagine him getting into pitching shape in less than 4-6 weeks.
Suddenly, just surviving until July seems like the goal.
I officially think that Elduque is now insurance and a LR guy. Great to have in the playoffs if someone is struggling but please do not count on him giving anything again.
I agree, get him back in late august september…and maybe make a playoff start or two, since he is “clutch” in the postseason or as was stated above, solid long relief for the playoffs
Duque’s basically off his feet for two weeks. Since he’s not starting from game-shape anyway, it’ll be at least two weeks after the boot comes off before he can “return”, probably more.
Two months is probably a bit long, unless something else goes wrong (which, at this point, seems more likely than not) – I’d agree with 4-6 weeks.
Milwaukee considered Dave Bush, Carlos “don’t call me Charlie” Villanueva and Manny Parra better options. That speaks volumes to me. Good luck with this one, Jacket, you’ll need it.
Vargas had a 3.86 ERA in 5 starts this spring… speculation is the Brewers released him because of his salary, not his stuff.
“Vargas’ agent, Bean Stringfellow, told The Post today that the Mets have offered Vargas a Triple-A deal and were one of four teams in the hunt. Stringfellow confirmed that the Mets are the favorite.”
Is Vargas seriously represented by an agent named Bean Stringfellow?
Is the highest payroll in baseball seriously managed by someone named CashMan?
Baseball’s the best.
isnt that wagners agent too? and coco cordero?
Good move Mets. Seriously, why NOT take a flier on this guy?
Vargas is a decent pickup. His ERA sucks and his WHIP is awfully high, but the K/9 is good. Between the Jacket and Shea he could be passable.
Honestly my concern right now is not the starting pitching. The bullpen is NOT looking good and its too soon for the diminished starting pitching to be the cause.
Oh and the offense has been pretty miserable. With Rollins in the game last night its a 2-2 or 3-2 game come the 9th inning. The failure to score in the 1st inning and their inability to light up Durbin is terrifying. If the offense does not get into gear soon then this season will be over before it starts.
Game 7 boys, it’s only game 7. When Jose starts hitting the Mets offense will be fine. Then, Alou will return…please, let’s not panic just yet.
There were 7 runs on the board by the end of the 3rd. I’m not too concerned about failing to light up Durbin after that point.
The top 2 in the order have yet to get started this season. That’s what’s keeping the offense down – Beltran hit 7 doubles in the first 6 games and only got 1 RBI out of it. But Reyes is too talented and Castillo too professional for their slumps to last long enough to be a real problem.
the Jacket and Schneider will make this guy serviceable
Rollins was hurt, probably by acting like a tool on second base tues. Maybe if we had dirty and alou we win that game, who knows.
Bottom line, Reyes has to get going. He walks last night in the 1st, 1-0 Mets. And the pen has to tighten up.
They have lacked the knockout punch so far, they seem like they have a guy on the ropes and fail to deliver. Granted, they have hit alot of balls hard in someof these spots and have nothing to show for it. Understandable against front rotation guys, I hope it changes against the moyers/durbans of the league. In 06, it was “keep the game close and we are going to rake your pen”. And our pen was able to hold it down. I would like to see more wins like that.
OT: Rafael Soriano was put on the DL by the Braves last night. Everyone was down after the weekend series with the Braves, but now look, they got swept by the Rockies and have health issues with their closer, in addition to Smoltz and Hampton.
And Madson has been unavailable for this series up to today. Phillies’ pitching stinks anyway.
So even with Pedro and El Duque out, I see the Mets pitching as the strongest in the division. Easily. There are still bullpen issues, but hopefully they’ll lessen when Sanchez gets back. Which should be pretty soon.
whoa, didn’t know that about soriano…that’s a pretty big blow to them
Did I read somewhere that Vargas throws in the mid 90’s? This guy should consider a shift into a bullpen role when Martinez comes back. He has had only minor success as a starter.
Not that they are mutually exclusive, but i would take Robinson Tejeda over Vargas.
Vargas is more experienced and has a higher floor. But Tejeda has a higher ceiling is only 26 and was decent in his year with Philly and first yr with Texas. Something went terribly wrong last year, but he is worth a shot getting in the organization on a minor league deal. He has a decent arm.
I agree. I didn’t know he wasn’t with any team, but why is he available? That usually isn’t a good sign. But it’s a good point you bring up.
I second this comment. Unless there’s an injury here, I think Tejeda is the guy who can produce better results ultimately. Vargas is what he is at this point and I guess we’ll know more after tomorrow, but I doubt that he can give us that much more than Fiugeroa. Tejeda could be another Victor Zambrano, or he could be another Oliver Perez. When you’re talking about a fill-in starter, I’ll take potential.
But is Tejda free right now? Besides with Wise out and Sanchez injured. If they agree to minor league deals, go get both.
with Pedro out we are short 1 Dominican. Magic Man Vargas brings our quota back up.
You fascist…
Don’t confuse fascist with ignorance.
or a realist…
Either way Vargas is a FA and the Tejeda is back on there team and requires a trade to aquire him…