Catcher: Some are Concerned with Mets C
In a recent report for SI.com, which is jam packed with all sorts of information, Jon Heyman wrote:
“Some Mets people are concerned about their catching. But some in their hierarchy don’t like that the best free-agent options… Pudge Rodriguez and Bengie Molina don’t exactly make them younger.”
Meanwhile, in today’s New York Post, Joel Sherman believes that the Mets could have interest in free-agent C Jason Varitek, if his demands drop from a four-year deal to a more reasonable two-year deal.
According to Sherman, “There are some Met officials who believe they need a better game-caller than Brian Schneider to shepherd their pitching staff.”
That said, according to Evan Grant in the Dallas Morning News, the Rangers will listen to offers for all of their catchers, including Max Ramirez, Gerald Laird and Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
However, in all cases, writes Grant, the Rangers will want a top-flight, proven, under-contract, young pitcher in return, such as Red Sox RHP Clay Buchholz, according to the Boston Globe.
By the way, according to Ken Davidoff in Newsday, the Rangers are interested in RHP Aaron Heilman, who will turn 30 later this month, and who is not eligible for free agency until after 2010.
Lastly, Sherman explains, if the Mets decide to trade Schneider, the Reds might be interested, among other teams.
