El Duque injured, Castillo D2D, Vargas a Met?
Posted: Wed Apr 9, 2008 9:30 pm
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.
:)