Frayed Knot wrote: Ceetar wrote: Actually, it's looking more and more like the Mets won't be risking a draft pick this year. I prefer they sign a type A pitcher, but I'm not sure it's wise to spend type A money on another pitcher either. Signing a 'Type A' FA still costs teams finishing in the bottom half of the standings a draft pick, the difference is that it's a second rounder instead of a first. well true, but the ~55th pick is a big difference than the ~15th. (and of course there's that talk of changing those rules) Certainly not enough to stop you if you really need a player. I'm not sure the Mets needs trend towards signing what's type A anyway though C.C. would certainly be an interesting sign, but of course he's going to get more and longer than he wants. Although I'm tired of saying "That's a horrible contract, it'll bite them near the end" and not having it bite yet. Meanwhile our "It may bite us in the end" contracts trended towards biting in the middle. (or beginning in Bay's case.)