MLB 2008-2009 Offseason Thread

**Evil Vito** · 11-15-2008, 01:42 PM

I'm hoping the Mets bring in Lowe...but the problem is, like all starters on the market not named CC, the starting price is like 4 years, $50 million and Lowe is already 35 years old. But then again Johan is their only total sure thing next year because it's no guarantee that Pelfrey will pitch this well next year or if Maine will be fully effective.

Also, supposedly K-Rod really likes New York and wants to be a Met. Problem is the Mets aren't big on the idea of giving him the 5 years, $75 million he's seeking. Hoping they can settle on 4 years with an option.

Mets have roughly $25 million to spend this offseason and they need to somehow get a closer, 2 starters (at least one needs to be really solid, the other can be a low risk guy), and for fuck's sake, fix the bullpen. I get the sense their bullpen help (outside of closer) will be with trades and some addition by subtraction.

11-15-2008, 01:42 PM	#11
Evil Vito President of Freedonia Posts: 58,329	I'm hoping the Mets bring in Lowe...but the problem is, like all starters on the market not named CC, the starting price is like 4 years, $50 million and Lowe is already 35 years old. But then again Johan is their only total sure thing next year because it's no guarantee that Pelfrey will pitch this well next year or if Maine will be fully effective. Also, supposedly K-Rod really likes New York and wants to be a Met. Problem is the Mets aren't big on the idea of giving him the 5 years, $75 million he's seeking. Hoping they can settle on 4 years with an option. Mets have roughly $25 million to spend this offseason and they need to somehow get a closer, 2 starters (at least one needs to be really solid, the other can be a low risk guy), and for fuck's sake, fix the bullpen. I get the sense their bullpen help (outside of closer) will be with trades and some addition by subtraction.