2009 FA starting pitchers


http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2002/02/2008-09-free-agents.html

Kris Benson PHI
A.J. Burnett TOR (may opt out)
Paul Byrd CLE
Ryan Dempster CHC
Jon Garland LAA
Tom Glavine ATL
Mike Hampton * ATL
Rich Harden * CHC
Orlando Hernandez NYM
Jason Jennings TEX
Randy Johnson ARZ
John Lackey * LAA
Esteban Loaiza CHW
Braden Looper STL
Derek Lowe LAD
Pedro Martinez NYM
Mike Mussina NYY
Jamie Moyer PHI
Mark Mulder * STL
Carl Pavano NYY
Brad Penny * LAD
Odalis Perez WAS
Oliver Perez NYM
Andy Pettitte NYY
Mark Prior SD
Horatio Ramirez CHW
C.C. Sabathia MIL
Ben Sheets MIL
John Smoltz * ATL
Julian Tavarez ATL
Steve Trachsel BAL
Brett Tomko SD
Claudio Vargas MIL
Randy Wolf HOU

Amazingly Omar's first priority in the off-season may not be the
bullpen but starting pitching. P. Martinez should NOT be resign. O.
Perez should NOT be overpay to stay. Omar better pray right now that
John Maine will be healthy next season (doubtful, at least not till
next June in all likelihood.)

I propose the Mets need to sign C.C. Sabathia. For one he proves he
can dominate in the NL, and for two he can go 8-9 innings every game,
which is a must with the sorry bullpen the Mets have.

With Jonah, C.C., and Mike anchoring the top 3 starting spot the Mets
can afford to wait on Maine and round out the starting 5 with either
minor league talent or temp journey men.




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