Few would have guessed that Vlad Guererro would still be looking for work when January arrived, much less in Flushing, but here we are. Jim Duke’s courageous procrastination on the right-field front and the rotten baseball economy has allowed the Mets to make an offer to the superstar free agent, whose customary No. 27 is available provided the Mets don’t do an even nuttier thing and invite Mike Glavine back to camp. Go Duke!
(Updated Jan. 11): Hey, Vlad! BOOOOOOOO!!!!!
The Mets on Friday added two new left-handed hitters to their roster: Outfielder Matt Watson and infielder Mike Glavine. The latter is of course the kid brother of the disappointing Met hurler, and his pedestrian performance as a backup in Norfolk was easily overlooked by an organization run by Wilpon & Son. Watson, who at least can be considered worthy of a look, is coming off a shameful Rookie-ball “rehab assignment” that — imagine! — just happened to coincide with the Cyclones’ playoff appearance.
Well, we wish the dubious new Mets luck anyhow. Glavine is wearing No. 27 (formerly the property of Met/Norfolk teammate Jason Middlebrook); and Watson wears No. 50. Watson by the way is also the latest link in the Ed Hearn Trade Chain.
