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.