Starting Pitcher: Lowe, and one other, Top Choice
In a report for the New York Post, citing a ‘person familiar with the team’s thinking,’ Mark Puma writes, “It’s pitching, pitching and pitching that represent Omar Minaya’s priorities this offseason.’
Minaya’s top choice is free-agent RHP Derek Lowe, reports Adam Rubin in the Daily News.
In a post to his blog for ESPN.com, Peter Gammons wrote of Lowe, “He is 36, but in great shape, physically and mentally. He is a better pitcher than when he left Boston after winning the series.”
In addition to Lowe, Oliver Perez is also on Minaya’s radar, according to Puma, and both are represented by Scott Boras.
“You always want to sign your guy, if possible,” Minaya told reporters yesterday from the GM Meetings in Dana Point, CA.
However, “No one expects the Lowe or Perez situations to be resolved before December, given Boras’ track record,” explains Rubin.
…from what i can gather, the Mets held a meeting last night with boras during the GM Meetings, as will most teams who are interested in his clients…
By the way, according to Joel Sherma’s report for the New York Post, the Yankees prefer to acquire multiple pitchers through free agency, such as A.J. Burnett, Lowe and Perez, ‘who become higher priorities if CC Sabathia goes elsewhere.’
Burnett told the Blue Jays yesterday he will not exercise his option, and instead become a free agent.
