With the Mets signing Redding this past week to have him “compete” with
Niese for the final rotation spot, and still confident that they will
sign either Lowe or Perez, the question then becomes what happens to
Pedro. Omar still likes Pedro, and was open to his return. Pedro has
made it very public that he wants to return to the Mets. But with the
signing of Redding and the possibility of other signings, there is no
place for Pedro.
A rumor surfaced with ESPN Deportes today,
and since then has been refuted, that the Marlins are interested in
Pedro and have set up a meeting with him. Where does he fit? He really
doesn't fit anywhere right now because he is ageing, and the teams that
typically need ageing pitchers (teams that are ready for the playoffs
but are missing a few pieces) are satisfied the ageing pitching front.
I
hope for Pedro that a team with young pitchers, like an Orioles or even
a Nationals, picks up Pedro so he can teach the young pitchers and keep
pitching. But at the same time, it might just be time for Pedro to hang
up his hat on an amazing carear, maybe coach a little and wait five
years for the hall to call.
