Mets Rumor: Inquiring on Hoffman

The Mets are looking into Trevor Hoffman, hopefully not as their closer of 2009.

Hoffman is a Hall of Fame closer, without a doubt, so I'm not too sure if he'd be willing to accept a role other than closer. I wouldn't mind him as a set-up man, especially if the Mets can sign fire-baller Francisco Rodriguez for the 9th inning.

Per to Barry M. Bloom:

"I'm absolutely open to anything," Hoffman said at the time. "National League, American League, just something that's a good fit in a number of arenas. A lot of it is going to depend on what teams come into play."

Again, this is a second tier priority. I wouldn't mind him, but I'm not clamoring for him. I doubt anyone will be.