J.J Putz's Option Declined by Mets.
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13 days ago
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worth a serious look
There are some health concerns, but the Cubs really need a back-up closer option and Putz has the experience. Not sure how much he’d command but he’s a good pick-up if healthy.
by dmlichte on Nov 7, 2009 1:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If we can get him at a low risk
Absolutely! He would compliment a decent bullpen.
by ak123 on Nov 7, 2009 1:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Obviously worth a look...
but I wouldn’t hold your breath. I have to think someone will offer him a closer’s job. And it seemed after the trade to NY that he wasn’t real thrilled with going to a set-up role.
It will be real interesting to see how the FA market is impacted by what looks like an influx of players who get their option declined or aren’t offered arbitration.
by fsuapollo on Nov 7, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No way I want another Mets castoff
There’s a reason this team sucks year in and year out.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Nov 7, 2009 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A Mets castoff?
So with such fine logic I imagine you’d bypass the opportunity to land Johan Santana.
Sorry but this guy spent one year on the Mets, had some elbow problems and had chips removed during the season. Prior to this one season he had a very successful tenure with the Mariners. Now if you don’t want to get Putz due to the possible arm issues or the cost, thats fine, but linking Putz to the Mets sucking year in and year out is just plain stupid.
by dmlichte on Nov 7, 2009 11:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He was injured most of 2009
So I wouldn’t really call him a castoff.
by ak123 on Nov 7, 2009 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
NO.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Nov 7, 2009 11:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If he comes cheap, it's worth a shot.
But his performance has gone waaaaaay downhill since his truly dominant days.
by cubsforever on Nov 8, 2009 3:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, hes a bit pricy
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Nov 8, 2009 8:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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