Report: Mets to decline Putz's 2010 option
J.J. Putz - R - New York Mets
Nov. 5, 2009 - 3:05 PM ET
According to Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post, the Mets have told J.J. Putz that they will decline his $9.1 million option for 2010.
Choosing the $1 million buyout instead is a no-brainer given Putz's arm problems. Acquired as the centerpiece of a three-team deal with the Mariners and Indians, Putz logged just 29 1/3 innings for the Mets while allowing 18 runs. He may have to settle for an incentive-laden one-year deal to prove that he's healthy.
Source: Bart Hubbach on Twitter