Washburn To The Mets?

Buster Olney has an article on ESPN.COM today where some "executives" speculate whether Jarrod Washburn would be a good fit for the Mets.

In part, the "executive" states that with Maine's unknown status due to his problematic rotator cuff, Washburn would give the Mets a "gritty" starter, who will eat up innings. He also would benefit because Shea is a pitcher's park. Washburn is also signed through 2009, so the Mets would have another starter to replace the most likely departing Pedro and O.P.

The article goes on to say if the Mets were willing to pick up Washburn's "hefty" 2009 contract, with the Mariners picking up the remainder of his 2008 deal, it might only cost the Mets a prospect.

Personally, if the Mets are going to give up prospects, I think they are in more of a need of a right handed corner outfielder. I would still rather have them go after Jason Bay, as stated in my previous post, which can be viewed Here.