Heyman: Mets still working on Wolf, Maine-for-Hart [Winter Meetings]

Randy Wolf: I wouldn’t hate the signing of Randy Wolf.  The Mets simply cannot go over three years on his deal, though.  He’s far from a perfect addition to the rotation, but he’s suitable and a Top 5 free agent pitcher on the market.

The Mets might be able to swing this one, but they might have to pay a bit more.  Everyone knows the Mets desperately need rotation help, so all free agents have the upper hand.

This also could just be a ploy by Wolf’s agent to get Milwaukee to pony up a few million more or possibly an extra year.

John Maine for Corey Hart: Two things come into play here…

1. Rick Peterson is the pitching coach in Milwaukee.  John Maine and Peterson back together could rekindle some magic.

If I was another team, I’d have to be seriously concerned about Maine’s health, pitching guru or not.  I just don’t think he has the build to be a starter anymore.

2. Corey Hart in LF, Jeff Francoeur in RF.  Um, yikes.