Dec
6
2011

Astonishing Tales: Mets Pursuing Mark Buehrle?

An article by Joe D

According to Anthony DiComo of Mets.com, the Mets are one of five teams on free-agent pitcher Mark Buehrle’s list of finalists, according to an industry source. The Rangers and Marlins are also on the list.

DiComo also adds that after losing shortstop Jose Reyes to the Marlins, the Mets have $20-25 million to spend on player acquisitions, freeing them up to pursue higher-caliber pitching than they once thought possible.

But, that payroll range includes money needed to pay Pelfrey and Pagan who will earn about $10 million combined. Sandy Alderson has already confirmed that…

Yesterday, Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com said teams were offering Buehrle three-year deals worth about $40 million, and Jon Heyman later said that the first team to give him four years will likely end up signing him.

I’m not understanding the logic here…

Why are the Mets even mentioned in this rumor?

Buehrle is a solid pitcher and a great competitor, but he’s 33 and by the time the Mets are relevant again in 2014, Buehrle will be 36.

And how can the Mets even afford him anyway?

I swear, I think half of these rumors are just so silly and make little sense.

Hat tip to Alex68 for the link.

4:10 PM Update: Sandy Alderson told reporters today that there is no way he will spend all of his remaining money on a free-agent starting pitcher like Mark Buehrle or C.J. Wilson.

Hat tip to Sach for the tip.

About the Author: Joe DeCaro

I'm a lifelong Mets fan who loves writing and talking about the Amazins' 24/7. From the Miracle in 1969 to the magic of 1986, and even the near misses in '73 and '00, I've experienced it all - the highs and the lows. I started Mets Merized Online in 2005 to feed my addiction. Follow me on Twitter @metsmerized.

11 Comments + Add Comment

Sach December 6, 2011 at 4:04 pm

Acc. to Rubin on twitter, Sandy just recently said no way on high level, fairly expensive SP like Buehrle.
- Joe D December 6, 2011 at 4:15 pm
  
  Thanks Sach, now that’s more like it…
Steve S. December 6, 2011 at 4:08 pm

Well, if we signed Buerhle, we wouldn’t need Pelfrey (saving $5 million for one year). But it ain’t gonna happen in these Wilponian days….
Donal December 6, 2011 at 4:08 pm

“I swear, I think half of these rumors are just so silly and make little sense”

Ya, pretty much. I think you’ve said it yourself how unreliable anonymous sources can be.
- izzy December 6, 2011 at 6:36 pm
  
  For once you are right… Any rumopr about a decent player coming to the Mets is pure bull. We won’t see a decent player come until the crooks on top and the lying gm and all his pathetic ex gm assistants are purged.
MetsMan86 December 6, 2011 at 4:11 pm

Buehrle’s agent needs to realize that talking to THIS NY TEAM WILL NOT raise the asking price for his client like in the past. The only way Buehrle plays for the Mets is if he reaaaaaallly wants to play for them and meets at a price the team could afford to give, which does not make any sense for him. Once again, thank you to the Wilpon family.
Alex68 December 6, 2011 at 4:13 pm

also lennon: Alderson said #mets not players for Buehrle, despite report.

of course not, buerhle is not cheap, is not injure and most importanlty, he’s a good player.. sandy is looking to acquire 10 pitchers and hope he strikes gold on 1 of them..
Petey Pete December 6, 2011 at 5:30 pm

Hello Edwin Jackson.
- MetsMan86 December 6, 2011 at 5:50 pm
  
  That wouldn’t be bad…
- Steve S. December 6, 2011 at 8:03 pm
  
  The Mets can’t afford Jackson either.
  - Petey Pete December 6, 2011 at 8:07 pm
    
    I can dream can’t I?

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