[kelmac07]

Looks like the Mets have finally given up on Fernando Martinez and placed the once-untouchable outfielder on waivers this week.

The Mets also placed reliever Daniel Ray Herrera on waivers to clear 40-man roster space for outfielder Scott Hairston and infielder Ronny Cedeno, whose free-agent deals will soon become official. I believe we should keep Herrera, he pitched well down the stretch out of the bullpen for us.

Seeking rotation and bullpen depth, the Mets signed right-handed pitchers Miguel Batista and Fernando Cabrera to Minor League contracts on Tuesday and invited both to Spring Training. While Batista is 40 years old, he pitched well at the end of last year.