JJ Putz was outstanding 2 years ago in Seattle and the Mets are looking for similar production in the set-up role in the upcoming season. The Mets have finally traded Aaron Heilman and also got rid of Joe Smith in the deal. The other 4 players were not in last year's bullpen, but I think the trade was a good one if the Mets deem none of the other guys on the trade market worth the money other teams are offering to make them closers.
However, the fact that the Mets are not going to have a $8-10 million set-up guy, may allow them to sign a pitcher at a bit of a bigger price.
I did hear Omar Minaya say today that the focus is exclusively on pitching.
Yaros
It's a great trade for the Mets, but it sucks ass for Putz, who has already publicly stated that he wants to close.
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