Buzz: Mets still interested in Chris Snyder

by Matthew Cerrone on February 9th, 2010 at 11:27 am

Sherman also says the Mets re-engaged the D-Backs about C Chris Snyder.

However, the Mets asked Arizona to pick up nearly all of Snyder’s $4.75 million 2010 contract, which the D-Backs declined to do.

… from what i recall, the D-Backs want a major-league pitcher in return for snyder… way back when, of course the Mets tried to push Luis Castillo, but, like everyone else, the D-Backs were not interested…

Snyder, who hit 16 HR in 2008, but missed 100 games due to back surgery in 2009, will earn at least $11.5 million over the next two seasons, after which he can be made a free agent.

Original Post at 9:21 am:

Joel Sherman of the New York Post explains how, with just a few simple moves, Omar Minaya can still improve his roster for 2010, such as spending $12 million on free-agent C Rod Barajas, 1B Russel Branyan, RHP Kiko Calero, LHP Jarrod Washburn and 2B Felipe Lopez.

…i 100 PERCENT agree, joel, at least in terms of barajas, lopez and washburn, given the current price level… i see no point in bringing in calero… if anything, the Mets need another left-handed reliever… and, to me, branyan has always been bad player, and not the kind of hitter or fielder i want on the Mets… he had one good half of a season, otherwise he’s been brutal for the last decade…

…that said, barajas and lopez immediately help to upgrade the team’s defense up the middle…

…frankly, i can’t believe lopez is still available, as he has always been one of the better bargains on the free-agent market, let alone at this late date…

…i have no idea what’s going on with washburn, who seems to seriously be considering retirement, if he’s unable to get deal out of the Twins or Mariners…

…i’d also toss Chien-Ming Wang in to the mix, who, though he will not be ready until after Opening Day, i like his potential in the National League and in Citi Field, but ONLY if the team has a better defensive second baseman… wang would be a total waste with Luis Castillo behind him… i also like that wang has succeeded in New York City, and has played here in some very, very big games…

For more on Lopez’s value, check out this post at Amazin Avenue.

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