Sign Tim Redding

On my personal quest to find the Mets another starter, Tim Redding came across my computer screen.

Recently non-tendered by the Washington Nationals, Redding is now a free agent.

The man would easily be the fifth starter at best, if the Mets decided to take a chance with him. Last seasons he went 10-11 in 33 games with the Nats. 182 innings pitched and a 4.95 ERA later, Redding could be a nice fit to challenge Jon Niese in spring training.

But the real reason I think the Mets should sign him, according to his Wikipedia page, he is the nephew of Joyce Randolph, who is famous for playing Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners.

I can see it now...

• Every time he comes out to the mound, they play "Hamana-hamana-hamana-hamana." The crowd echoes it.
• If he ever pegs someone in the head, or gives him a little chin music, they would play "POW! Right in the kisser!"
• If he ever hits a home run, they play "One of these days, Alice...Bang! Zoom! Straight to the moon!"

He's also from Rochester, New York. He appeared in one game for the New York Yankees in 2005, pitching one inning and surrendering six earned runs for a 54.00. Not the best stat ever, but he's a fifth starter!

A minor league deal, with incentives. Time to stockpile pitchers, Omar Minaya.