Putz Trouble Brewing?
By Mike Silva ~ December 11th, 2008. Filed under: Mike Silva.
An All-Star in 2007 when he saved 40 games, Putz was 6-5 with a 3.88 ERA and 15 saves in 23 chances last season, when he missed long stretches with ribcage and elbow injuries. His agent, Craig Landis, said Putz wants to remain a closer.
“He’s one of the top five or 10 closers in the game,” Landis said. “No, he would not want to be a set-up man.”
I am sure this will be brought up by the local beat guys. Putz really has no choice since he is under the Mets control till the end of 2010. I wonder what the motivation is behind Landis bringing this up just after the trade? I would think it was addressed before the deal was finalized.
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December 11th, 2008 at 5:26 am
Who did the Mets lose? I heard 6 players. Reliever Aaron Heilman, outfielder Endy Chavez, lefty Jason Vargas, and reliever Joe Smith. Who are the other 2???
December 11th, 2008 at 6:05 am
Putz said he’s excited to come to the Mets, and Minaya spoke to him and he’s fine setting up Krod