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Heyman’s Latest: Perez, Greinke, Dye, Garland

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The latest from SI.com’s Jon Heyman, non-Teixeira department…

  • Heyman describes the Mets’ chance of signing Oliver Perez as "remote for now." He names other "potential suitors" – the Brewers, Dodgers, Reds, and perhaps Mariners.
  • Apparently some Yankees people wouldn’t mind if Andy Pettitte passed on their $10MM offer, as they’d be able to pursue Ben Sheets or Derek Lowe.
  • The Red Sox "looked into" trading for Zack Greinke but didn’t like the price.
  • Heyman says the Reds, Braves, and Rays are still showing interest in Jermaine Dye.
  • He says the Dodgers, White Sox, and Mets "could be possibilities" for Jon Garland.  A return to Chicago?

Rosenthal’s Latest: Teixeira, Markakis, Johnson

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We have a new column from Ken Rosenthal this evening.

  • Mark Teixeira is holding up many areas of the free agent market, as guys like Brian Fuentes and Milton Bradley know the Angels will be interested if Tex signs elsewhere.
  • Rosenthal believes the Yankees should continue to be aggressive and make a competitive bid for Teixeira.
  • The "poor working conditions and occasionally unruly crowd behavior" make it hard for the A’s to attract free agents.  Their move in 2012 should help.
  • Rosenthal believes Chase Utley’s seven year, $85MM deal could provide a framework for a Nick Markakis extension.
  • The A’s will wait for free agent bargains now that they’ve lost Rafael Furcal.
  • The Red Sox and Mets are the main suitors for Derek Lowe, with the Yankees less likely.
  • The Braves have been shopping Kelly Johnson for an outfielder.  Attempts to acquire Ryan Ludwick or Corey Hart did not work out.

19 Teams Interested In Joe Nelson

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There’s a good chance your favorite team has inquired on free agent reliever Joe Nelson.  MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro learned that Nelson’s agent has received inquiries from 19 teams.  A few teams have topped a $1MM in their offer.  The known suitors: the Royals, Cardinals, Red Sox, Braves, Rays, and Mets.  Nelson is hoping to sign before Christmas.

On Friday, the Marlins made the thrifty decision to non-tender Nelson, a positive development for the 34 year-old reliever.  He hasn’t ruled out the Marlins, but a return doesn’t seem likely.

Mets Rotation Plans

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12:20pm: MLB.com’s Marty Noble writes:

The possibility of the Mets signing a lesser alternative isn’t precluded, but the club is unlikely to act on picking up another starter until it’s satisfied it has done all that is possible — and financially feasible — to bring in Lowe.

Noble says the Mets sense Lowe’s price tag is $16-17MM per year.

8:37am: Ken Davidoff of Newsday lays out the Mets’ plans for their starting rotation.

For Oliver Perez’s slot, the Mets want to either re-sign Perez or sign Derek Lowe.  Randy Wolf, Jon Garland, and possibly Tim Redding are the backup plans to these two.

The fifth starter job has sparked an internal debate – it could be given to Jon Niese, or the Mets could bring in competition with pitchers like Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia, or Eric Milton.  This decision will not be made this month.

Derek Lowe Rumors: Tuesday

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SI.com’s Jon Heyman has the latest on the market for free agent starter Derek Lowe.  Heyman says "some baseball people think" the Cubs might get in on Lowe, since his price tag may be similar to the four years and $63MM left on Jake Peavy’s contract.

Heyman believes the Yankees will resume discussions with Lowe if they fail to sign Andy Pettitte.  However, he says they expect Pettitte to accept their $10MM offer.

Heyman indicates the Braves, Red Sox, Mets and Angels are also on Lowe’s radar. 

Odds and Ends: Wigginton, Andruw, Royals

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Links and notes for Tuesday…

Mets Interested In Tim Redding

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Add another pitcher to the Mets’ list.  According to Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News, the Mets have expressed interest in new free agent Tim Redding.  Redding was non-tendered by the Nationals on Friday after they failed to work out a deal with the Rockies.

Ken Davidoff says Oliver Perez and Derek Lowe continue to top the Mets’ list; they’re less enthused with Ben Sheets, Jon Garland, or Randy Wolf.  As for Pedro Martinez’s replacement, Davidoff suggests names like Freddy Garcia or Eric Milton.  As for Andy Pettitte, Mark Feinsand says the Mets are not involved.

Mets Discussed Kawakami At Meetings

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MLB Trade Rumors has learned from a baseball source that the Mets were one of many teams to discuss free agent starter Kenshin Kawakami with his agent during the Winter Meetings.  Kawakami’s agent, Dan Evans, touched base with about half the teams in baseball during the Meetings, including the Orioles.  The Braves are also known to have interest.  The Cubs were not among those teams.

Mets Considering Randy Wolf, Oliver Perez

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10:14pm: Wolf told MLB.com’s Marty Noble tonight that the Mets have shown "some interest."  Noble says the Yankees, Orioles, Dodgers, Braves, and Giants are also "thought to have interest."

7:58am: According to Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News, the Mets have checked the bullpen off their list and will now look to upgrade the rotation.  It seems that Oliver Perez and Randy Wolf are the top targets, with the pricey Derek Lowe a less likely possibility.  McCarron notes that the Mets have a strong relationship with Wolf’s agent Arn Tellem, who brokered the Francisco Rodriguez contract. 

With A.J. Burnett off the board, perhaps the market for Lowe will heat up this week.  The free agent starting pitching options remain strong – look at what was available on this date a year ago.

Offensively, McCarron doesn’t see much more than an Alex Cora addition on the horizon for the Mets.

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