In what will be the first of many discussions about the rotation,here are some of the options that the Mets can pursue this offseason. When it comes to the rotation, there are only three spots that are set: Santana, Pelfrey, Maine. Lets start with Perez. There is good stuff about him, there is bad stuff about him, personally, I'm ready to cut ties with him. Partially because he is a type A free agent and he will demand a lot of money. That money could be spent on another starter or on the bullpen. The other reason I am against signing him is I feel the Mets will sign a type A agent, thus losing a first round pick, if the Perez gets signed by another team, the Mets get their first round pick and a supplement (Remember thats how we got Wright, and one of our prosepcts this year, Brad Holt).
So what happens with those other spots? One solution is CC Sabathia. I can't see the Mets getting both Sabbathia and K-Rod unless they are really trying to do a massive overhaul (In other words, its not impossible, its just very unlikely). I'm just worried that this could cause the Mets to lose out on both if they decide to pursue both. The other options are on the trade market. Peavy will be on the market, who will demand a lot. Another spot can be filled from within. Niese, if he has an impressive Spring, could find himself up here, although I am for another year in the minors for good measure.
So at this point in time, the only thing I feel the Mets have to do is not sign Perez. Get the draft picks, save the money for other parts of the team that need work.
