Relief Pitcher: Mets and others like Cordero
According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, ‘The Angels, Mets, Rangers and Tigers are interested in Chad Cordero, and each team has asked to look at his medical records.’
He had surgery in July to repair a torn labrum, missed the rest of the season, and is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
“Cordero’s first choice would be to sign with the Angels,” explains Ladson, “because he is from Anaheim and grew up an Angels fan.”
However, he adds, “Cordero also wouldn’t mind having a reunion with Mets general manager Omar Minaya.”
According to Ken Davidoff in Newsday, the Mets will also ‘investigate’ free-agent set-up men LHP Joe Beimel, RHP Juan Cruz and Cordero.
The 26–year-old Cordero has yet to finish a season with an ERA above 3.36 in his six-year career, during which he has been successful 83 percent of the time in save opportunities, while striking out 292 batters in 320 innings.
