Mets & Phils Interested in Will Ohman

According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, Mets GM Omar Minaya contacted Will Ohman's agent Page Odle for the first time this winter. Crasnick says the Mets hope to jump in and get a bargain on the lefty reliever.

Additionally, Crasnick counters the Ken Rosenthal report that the Phillies decided not to pursue Ohman. The Phillies are still talking to Odle about Ohman, but don't have much more than $1MM to spend unless they move a contract.

I'm in favor of picking up Ohman at bargain rate even if it means offering a 2-yr contract. The Mets must have two lefties in the bullpen, given Manuel's proclivity of using all hands on deck.

With Atlanta, Ohman enjoyed a successful season out of the Braves' bullpen, appearing in 83 games. He finished the season as one of the team's most successful relievers, with a record of 4-1 and an ERA of 3.68.