Daily Archives: December 21, 2008
Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com believes the Mets are attempting to sign free-agent RHP Tim Redding, who is also drawing interest from the Orioles, Rangers and Rockies.
Yesterday, in the Daily News, Peter Botte quoted Redding’s agent as saying, “The Mets are very much in the mix for Tim, he’s a Northeast guy and loves the city.”
According to Rosenthal, “The Mets are trying to sign a more prominent free-agent starter such as righty Derek Lowe or lefty Oliver Perez, but Redding could fit in the back of their rotation.”
In 33 starts, Redding was 10-11 with a 4.95 ERA through 182 innings for the Nationals last season. However, he was 3-1 with a 3.41 ERA in five starts against the Phillies last season.
He underwent surgery on his left foot in November, but will reportedly be 100 percent by spring training.
The Nationals signed free-agent RHP Daniel 
Cabrera to a one-year, $2.6 million deal, according to the Baltimore Sun.
“The Nationals beat out the Mets and Pirates for Cabrera’s services,” reports MLB.com, citing ‘one source.’
Last week, MLB.com said 11 teams had initially shown interest in Cabrera, who other teams were waiting to see him pitch in the Dominican Winter League.
…my guess is that the Mets and other teams were unwilling to guarantee cabrera a roster spot, and were offering a minor-league contract, while the Nationals gave more…
