Rob Neyer is mostly right

Good description of Mets starting situation by one of my favorite writers, Rob Neyer. Only thing I disagree with is that Ollie is probably at best the 3rd best option for the Mets, and Sheets would be a great signing. Also, I could see a Niese/Redding combo at #5 being useful.

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his other article about the Red Sox being nine deep in the rotation. I wonder if they would be interested in a Schneider (or Blastro) plus Evans for Bucholz deal (given Bucholz’s disappointing 08 but giant potential)…?

by deadspy3 on Jan 16, 2009 4:31 AM EST reply actions

They won't trade Bucholz for Salty

So I would say no way.

by Gina on Jan 16, 2009 8:33 AM EST up reply actions

Stock pile

If the Mets aren’t going to make an offer to Sheets, I think they should focus on stock piling some cheap reclamation projects. If they can get a few guys like Chuck James, Freddy Garcia, Mark Mulder, Jason Jennings, or Josh Fogg for cheap and shuttle them between Buffalo and New York based on health and performance, they might be able to piece together enough quality starts to survive the 4th and 5th spots.

I’d rather see them take a chance on this than commit long term to Ollie.

by Reg Dunlop on Jan 16, 2009 10:51 AM EST reply actions