Tom Seaver Fan Club

Great article by espn MLB writer Buster Olney Saturday about the Mets offseason plan and approach regarding the closer situation with Billy Wagner gone for the season.

Summary-

1- Mets will target all 3 major free agent closers but offer varying dollars and years. Angels Francisco Rodriquez(3 yrs/36 mill), Rockies Brian Fuentes(3/30) and Cubs Kerry Wood(2/16 to 18) will all be targeted.

2- Team would like to add 2 starting pitchers and would prefer to retain LH Oliver Perez. Derek Lowe is another option but they will not bid highly on a CC Sabathia or A.J. Burnett.

3- Omar Minaya is not looking to trade top prospect OF Fernando Martinez(major reason they are not in on Mariners closer J.J. Putz).

Look for Minaya to look at mid level FA options in LF,2b and C as well as middle relief. An solid month would be KRod,LF Raul Ibanez, Lowe and RP Juan Cruz. Should be an interesting holiday season!!!