Nov
30
2011

Francisco Cordero Makes the Most Sense for The Mets

An article by Brandon Butler

So far this offseason, the Mets have been linked to several free-agent closers including Joe Nathan, Matt Capps, Frank Francisco, and Jonathan Broxton. The team has also been linked to one player who, in my opinion, probably makes the most sense for the Mets. Francisco Cordero.

Cordero, who was with the Reds in 2011, saved 37 games, won 5 games, and had a 2.45 ERA in 68 appearances.

Out of the list of potential closers for the Mets, Cordero makes sense mainly because he has the stuff to be a great closer and that he would sign on a 1-year contract.

Matt Capps and Frank Francisco have experience in closing, but in my opinion they are more like middle-relievers. I don’t think this team needs another middle-reliever closing out games.

Brad Lidge is yet another interesting guy to look at, but he is a risk because of the injuries he has had over his career.

Many say that because Cordero is going to turn 37, there is a concern that he will not be as durable as other closers currently on the market. It doesn’t bother me considering that he can still produce numbers like he did in 2011.

If Francisco Cordero signs with the Mets, I won’t be surprised in the very least. We’ll just have to see what road the Mets take with finding the “right” closer.

About the Author: Brandon Butler

Brandon is currently a MMO Minor League Staff Writer. He is also the co-host of the Mets Madness Podcast on Talkshoe Radio. Brandon lives in Hornell, NY.

11 Comments + Add Comment

NJstuckinTX November 30, 2011 at 8:46 am

What’s he going to be looking for contract wise? 6-ish? 7?
- Brandon Butler November 30, 2011 at 9:09 am
  
  NJ, I haven’t heard anything as far as what he wants, but I won’t be surprised if he asked 5+ million.
Sach November 30, 2011 at 9:19 am

I don’t think Cordero is a real option for the Mets. He’s just too pricey. Cordero earned 12MM per the past 3 seasons and like Nathan and K-Rod isn’t going to take that big of a pay cut. He’s also seeking a multiyear contract.
- Brandon Butler November 30, 2011 at 9:27 am
  
  Your probably right Sach, but at the same time Joel Sherman of the NY Post says the Mets are willing to spend $8-10 million dollars, and are also willing to go more than 1-year with any reliever. (Source: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/mets/citi_planners_1QyWDadGqdqJuwa6Jo6sXM/1)
  
  Would you want the Mets to get someone like Matt Capps, who pretty much is a middle-reliever close games for this team? We all remember what happens when you do that right? It doesn’t really help us any.
Sach November 30, 2011 at 9:23 am

I still think Sandy is thinking more in terms of 5MM for a closer and 3.5MM-4MM for a good 8th inn. set-up man that can co-close in certain situations.
Sach November 30, 2011 at 9:35 am

The problem is Sandy wants to split that 8-9MM on 2 relievers both a closer and 8th inn set-up man. I don’t think Sandy trusts either Bobby Parnell or Manny Acosta with the 8th inn. set-up man role.
Alex68 November 30, 2011 at 9:43 am

Sandy will spend 5 million in at least 3 relievers.. am i the only seeing through this man…???
Sach November 30, 2011 at 9:44 am

I agree with you Brandon. Matt Capps is really not a closing option for the Mets and I don’t think he is on Sandy’s radar.
Sach November 30, 2011 at 10:11 am

I think Sandy right now is trying to swing a trade for a modestly priced closer because the remaining FA closing options are either too pricey- Madson, Bell ,Cordero& K-Rod or too questionable- Capps or Francisco. I think Sandy is trying to swing a trade for the Rangers Koji Uehara to serve as the Mets closer for just 4MM next season. But who would Sandy offer Daniels for him.The Rangers bullpen right now for 2012 is kinda pricey for their overall payroll with Nathan at 7MM, Feldman at 6.5MM, Uehara at 4MM and Adams at app. 3.5-4MM.
- metsaddict77 November 30, 2011 at 10:13 am
  
  sandy isn’t going to spend that much on relief i don’t care what he says.he is not going to improve the team.
tlagee November 30, 2011 at 5:41 pm

The Mets not only need a closer – they need an entire bullpen.

They also need a second baseman, a catcher, an outfielder – possibly a shortstop who can hit better than that punch and judy Tejada.

They also need a couple of good starters.

Somebody better tell Sandy about what the Mets need.

NL East Standings

Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	24	18	.571	-
Nationals	23	20	.535	1.5
Phillies	20	23	.465	4.5
Mets	16	24	.400	7.0
Marlins	11	32	.256	13.5

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