Buzz: Mets Close to Re-Signing Fernando Tatis
“The deal should become official within days,” says Adam Rubin in the Daily News.
In a report this morning for the New York Post, Mike Puma says acquiring Tatis would likely eliminate the possibility of Carlos Delgado returning next season.
Original Post at 7:15 pm:
Mike Puma of the New York Post says the Mets are close to re-signing Fernando Tatis.
According to Puma, GM Omar Minaya has told Tatis he would be used in a platoon with Daniel Murphy at first base.
…i just don’t like the idea of tatis in a platoon at first base with murphy…he was outstanding in 2008, and was fine last year despite the double plays, and i think he will be what is expected of him in 2010…and not that bringing back Carlos Delgado was tops on my list either, but this move, once again, questions ownership’s declaration they are seeking to build an organization around pitching and defense…
…i feel as though bringing in, say, Ryan Garko, is a more effective move towards obtaining power at a power position and getting younger at the same time…he can probably be had for less money than tatis and he is a more versatile player as he can play first base as well as the outfield which provides the depth which cerrone spoke about earlier…it would also bring in some new blood which i feel this club desperately needs right now…otherwise, i think the Mets should just roll the dice on murphy and see if he can hit lefties…
Puma says Tatis is seeking a contract similar to the $1.7 million deal he signed with the Mets last season, and the Rockies and Mariners have also expressed interest.
Last year, the 35 year old Tatis hit .282 with eight home runs and 48 RBI in 340 at bats, grounded into 13 double plays, and hit .278 in 133 at bats against left handed pitching.
With the Indians and Giants in 2009, the 29 year old Garko hit .268 with 13 home runs and 51 RBI in 118 games, he hit .308 in 117 at bats against left handed pitching, and earned $446,100.
