If you're not too busy pretending like you're working so your boss doesn't give you the death stare, head on over to SNY.tv, where Dan Graziano does a fantastic job summing up the Mets' need to pursue a starting pitcher.
They need to make sure that they don't miss an opportunity to get Cliff Lee if there is one. (Seriously, Mets fans, how much fun would it be to beat the Phillies with Cliff Lee?) They need to take a more serious look than they appear to have taken so far at Roy Oswalt. And even if those two are out of their reach, they need to be looking for accomplished arms for the rotation. If Ted Lilly is a possibility, as the New York Post's Joel Sherman wrote earlier this week, there's nothing wrong with that. And if they're already talking to the Cubs ... man, I'd be looking into buying low on Carlos Zambrano right now, wouldn't you? - Dan Graziano, SNY.tv
I agree with Graziano on all counts except for Oswalt. No way I come close to touching that contract. Not for a guy who's no longer dominant. Don't get me wrong, Oswalt is a very good pitcher. I think he'd be a good fit under the right circumstances (less money, less talent), but I don't those circumstances will come about. Not to mention he'll be 33 in August.
As for Zambrano, some people wouldn't touch him with a ten foot pole right now. I would take a chance for the very reasons Graziano mentions. With the group of guys that are in this clubhouse, along with Jerry, there's no way anyone would stand for any kind of nonsense from him. Besides, if we could get rid of Perez in the process, it could be a potential steal.
