Mets Rumors: Eckstein, Dotel

Let’s catch up with the Mets, who are moving on to other needs now that they’ve settled their catching situation.

• MetsBlog’s Matthew Cerrone says the Mets have some interest in David Eckstein as a second base option, and may meet with him soon to wine and dine him.  Eckstein might be the backup option to Luis Castillo.  I’ve said all along, I don’t get why Eckstein would market himself as a second baseman.  As a shortstop he stands to get $21MM over three years; as a second baseman he doesnt.
• Ben Shpigel of the New York Times adds that the Mets would love to trade for Orlando Hudson but might need to save their top prospects to trade for starting pitching.  Shpigel says the Mets have inquired with Octavio Dotel’s agent.  Dotel came up as a starter with the Mets, debuting in 1999.  He was dealt to the Astros soon after in a package for Derek Bell and Mike Hampton.