Over the past few years it seems like Octavio Dotel's name has pop-up several times for the Mets bullpen but the fit has never been right. Most of those years that he was available Dotel wanted a multi-year deal which Omar, for the most part, smartly doesn't give to relievers.I do disagree with Omar, if only slightly in that I wouldn't paint such a broad stroke over all relievers, while most are inconsistent from year to year, some have proven track records to justify 2-3 year deals.
However, after allowing relievers like Bradford and Oliver sign elsewhere for multi-year deals when Omar finally caved and gave more then one year to a non-closing reliever it was a disaster with a lefty who I think needs a break so I don't name.
Dotel is once again a free agent, for years he has been an excellent set-up man when healthy. I'm not sure what is worse being viewed as an injury risk or wanting to play for the Mets both of which seem to be the kiss of death with this team.
The market for Dotel has been quiet until this week when the Pirates were rumored to be interested in him, a rumor they have already disputed ( source MLBTR).
This is what Dotel said in Sept. about the Mets, he probably should have spoken to Orlando Hudson or Jason Marquis before saying it...
Octavio Dotel said he approached the club about his immediate future and a contract extension last month and was told he wasn't in the plans. The reliever at least appreciated the Sox being upfront with him. As he turns his attention to free agency, New York is atop his wish list. The Mets are his first choice and the Yankees second. source Chicago Sun-Times
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