The New York Mets still have work to do when it comes to their starting rotation, but it seems unlikely that they’ll be interested in some of the top arms on the market.
According to the latest from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, even an ace-caliber arm like Philadelphia Phillies free agent Ranger Suarez may not be a target for David Stearns and the Mets’ front office.
“The Mets still need starting pitching, but sources said the club wasn’t sold on Imai as an impact starter,” Feinsand wrote. “President of baseball operations David Stearns has shied away from signing pitchers for more than three years, which would have made Imai an ideal target had he felt strongly about his ability to make a successful move to the Majors. The top starters out there -- namely Valdez and Suárez -- are likely to command longer-term deals, so it remains to be seen whether Stearns will go all-in for one of them or look elsewhere, possibly the trade market.”
Suarez is exactly the type of pitcher that would make sense for the Mets. He’s already shown he can pitch in the NL East, has thrown in playoff games, and understands what it takes to play in a big market. He’s also expected to get a long-term deal, and that’s where things seem to be an issue for the Mets.
Even with a clear rotation need, Stearns and the Mets don’t seem to be willing to give out the necessary contracts to land an elite starter.
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