Summary
The article discusses the possibility of Houston Astros' All-Star pitcher Framber Valdez leaving the team for the New York Mets. A sports analyst predicts that the Mets might offer him a $150 million contract to improve their pitching lineup.
Key Facts
- Framber Valdez is a two-time All-Star pitcher for the Houston Astros.
- Valdez is set to enter free agency after a difficult second half of the season.
- The New York Mets are predicted to offer Valdez a five-year, $150 million deal.
- Mets' owner Steve Cohen is reportedly interested in upgrading the team's pitching staff.
- Valdez has a career ERA of 3.21 over the last four seasons and averages nearly 192 innings pitched per year.
- Valdez is recognized as one of the top ground ball specialists in Major League Baseball.
- The Mets had a 5.65 ERA from their starting pitchers in the last two months of the regular season.
