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Starting Pitcher: Mets like Redding, he likes Mets

by Matthew Cerrone on December 21st, 2008 at 9:02 am

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.