Links: Millar for Bench, Lefty in Bullpen
…it’s a pretty quiet day, so check out the following if you’re looking for something to read…
In a post to Mets Fever, Ed Ryan makes a case for signing free-agent Kevin Millar to fill a role on the Mets bench.
…the question is, ed, will the Mets feel the ridiculous need to carry three catchers again, while only using two, like last year…if so, there is no room for millar…if not, and i hope 
not, then millar is a good fit for a variety of reasons, though i think they like Alex Cora…
James at MetsGeek argues in favor of acquiring another left-handed relief pitcher, such as Will Ohman, Dennys Reyes or Joe Beimel.
…i used to think the Mets would sign a guy like this…however, i get the sense they are pretty excited about Sean Green, who they acquired in the J.J. Putz deal…i have heard a few people connected to the team as saying green can be used as a mid-inning, late-game ground-ball machine, who can come in to the sixth or seventh, get a double play, and let putz and Francisco Rodriguez close the door, with Pedro Feliciano and others serving in specialist situations…and, at this point, given some young arms, drifters on the open market, the Rule V picks, and other options, it may make more sense to use those financial resources in other places…
Lastly, in a post to Kiner’s Korner, Gene explains the need for ‘Knockaround Guys,’ like Todd Pratt and Lenny Harris.
