El Duque injured, Castillo D2D, Vargas a Met?

[Jose7]

Claudio Vargas-S- Brewers Apr. 9 - 5:22 pm et

The New York Post is reporting that the Mets could have Claudio Vargas signed as early on Thursday.
It's the smart move with Orlando Hernandez out. Vargas would get a minor league deal and probably make a couple of starts at Triple-A before claiming a rotation spot.

Orlando Hernandez - S Apr. 9 - 4:34 pm et

Orlando Hernandez will be in a boot for the next two weeks because of a tendon strain in his right foot.
That'll back him up at least a month. Mike Pelfrey is locked into a spot for a while now, and the Mets should reconsider bringing in Claudio Vargas. Jeff Weaver and David Wells are other free agent options still out there. As things stand now, Nelson Figueroa is the fifth starter.

El Duque should retire. I like the Vargas pickup if true.

[TMU]

http://www.realgmbaseball.com/src_wiret ... io_vargas/

The Mets are close to signing free-agent right-hander Claudio Vargas to a minor-league contract.

Vargas' agent, Bean Stringfellow, told The Post that the Mets will sign his client to a Triple-A deal.

This is a good signing. The guy is handy and has a great price tag.
He'll be an insurance if one of our starters go down or if Pelfrey struggles.

[randomhero423]

low risk high reward. i like :)