Heyman: Mets are Concerned about Lackey’s Arm
Jon Heyman of SI.com feels the Mets will not pursue free-agent RHP John Lackey, due to health concerns 
regarding his arm.
…the way i understand it, like a lot of teams, the Mets have interest in lackey, but not if it means committing more than $60 million, or four years on a deal… lackey’s rumored to be seeking a five-year deal, much like A.J. Burnett got last off season from the Yankees… i heard from one person today who wondered if a team, like the Rangers, could give to lackey a deal like they gave to Kevin Millwood, i.e., a big signing bonus with and a front-loaded deal…
Minaya told reporters he will be very aggressive in the free-agent market this winter, while seeking a power bat and starting pitching.
To read direct quotes from Minaya, check out Barry Bloom’s report for MLB.com.
To read more from Heyman, including quotes from the Padres regarding Gonzalez, check out his Twitter page, here.
