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Adam Rubin says the Mets are closing in on a deal with RHP Chris Young.
Young will be 32 in May and hasn't had a decent season since 2007. Here are some stats, courtesy of Fangraphs.
| Season | Team | Age | IP | ERA | FIP | xFIP | BABIP | K/9 | BB/9 | HR/9 | GB% | WAR | SwStr% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rangers | 25 | 36.1 | 4.71 | 5.06 | 4.66 | 0.278 | 6.69 | 2.48 | 1.73 | 32.70% | 0.5 | 7.80% |
| 2005 | Rangers | 26 | 164.2 | 4.26 | 3.80 | 4.35 | 0.304 | 7.49 | 2.46 | 1.04 | 32.70% | 3.7 | 9.70% |
| 2006 | Padres | 27 | 179.1 | 3.46 | 4.60 | 4.62 | 0.237 | 8.23 | 3.46 | 1.41 | 25.40% | 1.2 | 9.90% |
| 2007 | Padres | 28 | 173.0 | 3.12 | 3.43 | 4.60 | 0.252 | 8.69 | 3.75 | 0.52 | 29.10% | 3.4 | 11.60% |
| 2008 | Padres | 29 | 102.1 | 3.96 | 4.40 | 4.75 | 0.266 | 8.18 | 4.22 | 1.14 | 21.70% | 0.6 | 9.60% |
| 2009 | Padres | 30 | 76.0 | 5.21 | 5.49 | 5.59 | 0.261 | 5.92 | 4.74 | 1.42 | 30.20% | -0.5 | 7.50% |
| 2010 | Padres | 31 | 20.0 | 0.90 | 3.88 | 5.28 | 0.179 | 6.75 | 4.95 | 0.45 | 29.10% | 0.2 | 8.10% |
Update: Andy Martino says that nothing is imminent. Stay tuned.