Read: Castillo, Millwood and the Winter Meetings
According to Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post, the three-way deal that would have sent Luis Castillo to the Cubs and Kevin Millwood to the Mets isn’t happening because the Rangers aren’t interested in giving up Millwood so easily.
…i’m not sure sure i was keen on bringing in Millwood to begin with…outside of 2009, Millwood hasn’t exactly been stellar in the past four years despite winning 48 games…i think getting him out of Texas would be beneficial for him but i don’t think taking on that contract at his age is a wise move anyway…
In addition, Hubbuch says the Mets are not expected to make any major moves until the Winter Meetings and the Mets top priority is a left fielder but are keeping contact with the agents for John Lackey, Joel Pineiro, and Randy Wolf as possible additions to the rotation.
…i understand that they feel a need for offense, and while they need to improve the lineup i can’t help but worry that the Mets will be on an all out pursuit for offense, and somehow forget that there is a great need to improve the pitching staff…
Hubbuch also says that the Mets are considering bringing back Carlos Delgado if he proves to be healthy during winter ball, and David Lennon of Newsday says that Omar Minaya will be speaking with Delgado this week when he visits Puerto Rico about a possible return.
…i’m still iffy on bringing back Delgado, although i have always liked him…i think the team should be looking to move on from Delgado, although it would be hard to argue with bringing him back if all other possibilities fall through…
For more on this, check out the New York Post here, and Newsday here.
