Putz Is The Mets' Top Priority?

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The Mets have targeted Seattle closer J.J. Putz as their priority.

He is signed for 2009 at $5 million with an option for 2010 at $8.6 million or a $1 million buyout, which is a lot less than the expectation of free-agent closers such as Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes.

Because the Mariners are in rebuilding mode, they are likely to consider dealing the closer.

Via Rocky Mountain News

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