12-28-2006, 09:21 PM
Florida wasn't willing to trade Dontrelle but supposedly is more inclined since his DWI.
Danny Haren would be a great pickup, he's only 26 and threw a 3.73 ERA in 34 starts in his first major league season this year. He's in the top 10 in the AL for strikeout and complete games (163 Strikeouts (6th), and 3 Complete Games (4th).)
The Mets have had discussions with the A's already for Haren and I think they might be more willing to make a deal now that Zito is off the table. He's a young kid though and not the sure thing the Mets are looking for to solidify their rotation. The Mets already have some bright young pitchers in Pelfrey and Humber and are looking for more of a durable younger veteran type, which Zito fit the mold but at that price, its just ridiculous. I don't even know if the A's would be willing to trade Haren, i'm surprised they even entertained discussions about him.
With Mark Buerhle, Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia, Jason Jennings, Jake Westbrook and Carlos Zambrano all free agents next year, it may have been the right call to wait.
The Mets have also been reported to have interest in Javier Vazquez, Jon Garland, and Jake Westbrook this off season and may revisit those options now.
.....and did Gooch just say "we" when referring to the Mets???
Danny Haren would be a great pickup, he's only 26 and threw a 3.73 ERA in 34 starts in his first major league season this year. He's in the top 10 in the AL for strikeout and complete games (163 Strikeouts (6th), and 3 Complete Games (4th).)
The Mets have had discussions with the A's already for Haren and I think they might be more willing to make a deal now that Zito is off the table. He's a young kid though and not the sure thing the Mets are looking for to solidify their rotation. The Mets already have some bright young pitchers in Pelfrey and Humber and are looking for more of a durable younger veteran type, which Zito fit the mold but at that price, its just ridiculous. I don't even know if the A's would be willing to trade Haren, i'm surprised they even entertained discussions about him.
With Mark Buerhle, Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia, Jason Jennings, Jake Westbrook and Carlos Zambrano all free agents next year, it may have been the right call to wait.
The Mets have also been reported to have interest in Javier Vazquez, Jon Garland, and Jake Westbrook this off season and may revisit those options now.
.....and did Gooch just say "we" when referring to the Mets???
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