The Mets have signed free agent starting pitcher Tim Redding to a one year deal worth $2.25 million.
The former Nationals pitcher will compete with Jon Niese for the fifth spot in the Mets starting rotation. Last season, the Rochester, NY native had a 10-11 record and a 4.95 ERA.
Redding's best season came in 2003 with Houston when he posted a 3.68 ERA. He will not be a lights out go-to pitcher, but Redding could provide some stability for the Mets as a reliable fifth starter, something they have lacked in the past few seasons.
Mets fans will be happy to know that Redding was 3-1 with a 3.41 ERA against the Phillies last season.
This signing does not mean the Mets are done pursuing starting pitchers. GM Omar Minaya continues to have discussions with agent Scott Boras about Derek Lowe.
The Mets biggest competition for Lowe's services appear to be the Braves. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Lowe had a visit with the Braves on Friday which included a video message from country music star Alan Jackson.
I'm a fan of Jackson's music, but let's hope Lowe isn't. To see a video of Jackson performing his 9-11 tribute song, "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning" click here.
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