Relief Pitcher: Pick a Closer, any Closer
In Newsday, Ken Davidoff explains why the Mets essentially have their choice of free-agent closers, flatly writing:
“They will sign either Francisco Rodriguez or Brian Fuentes to be their closer. Whom they sign will depend on the contract terms.”
…if this is the case, and i believe that it is, then i see no reason for the Mets to cave on a fourth year, which is obviously going to be the big issue in negotiations…the fourth-year issue will likely be less of an issue with Brian Fuentes, who i believe is the team’s second choice – despite what some reporters have written…
According to Davidoff, “The Mets expressed some interest in free agent Kerry Wood, and they asked in trade discussions about Bobby Jenks, J.J. Putz and Huston Street.”
…as i wrote yesterday, in the previous post, “From what I can gather, the Mets are likely to make a trade for a relief pitcher, who has experience as a closer, before they move to sign either Rodriguez, Fuentes or Wood.”…
…so, if things go the way the Mets are planning, they could end up with a free-agent closer and a set-up man from another organization…of course, a lot has to happen between now and then…so, stay tuned…
