Have the Mets changed directions? Going after Putz instead of K-Rod?

The Rockie Mountain News is reporting that the Mets are targeting J.J. Putz as their priority, instead of signing K-Rod or Fuentes. The reason is he will come a lot cheaper than both Fuentes and Rodriguez. Putz is expected to make $5 million in '09 and  $8.5 million in '10. He also has a $1 million dollar buyout. The Mets would love this because 1) He is affordable and the Mets are still paying Billy Wagner $10.5 Million and 2) He does not have a long term contract, which the Mets do not want. The negative is, he will be 32 years old at the start of the 2009 season. If the Mets do make a trade for Putz, it could open up the bank for other moves including building up the offense or maybe getting a higher grade pitcher. Here is a look at J.J. Putz's last 3 years: Last 3 years Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP BAA   2006 SEA 72 0 4 1 36 0 0 78.1 59 20 20 4 13 104 2.30 0.92  ... (link)