According to Andy Martino of the Daily News, the Mets have shown interest in free agent pitcher Phil Hughes. Hughes, 27, went 4-14 with a 5.19 ERA for the Yankees in 2013 while earning $7,150,000.
In his career, the former first round pick is 56-50 with a combined 4.54 ERA in 780.2 innings pitched. He is generally known for being more effective on the road, as he has a 4.96 ERA at home, and a slightly better 4.10 ERA when away from Yankee stadium.
The Mets should stay away from Hughes, despite the potential. Hughes is known as one of the more inconsistent pitchers in today's game, and while the hitter-friendly dimensions of Yankee stadium may have diminished his worth, he is still a below average player when on the road. His 4.36 FIP in 2013 did indeed show that he may have gotten unlucky, but over the course of his career his ERA and FIP have been relatively similar.
I've heard Hughes' name being connected with Pittsburgh for quite some time now, so I expect them to pursue him. I don't think the Yankees want him back, as he clearly can't handle the pressure of New York. To me he's just a Mike Pelfrey Part 2, and shouldn't be even considered by the Mets.
If the Mets are looking for pitching, go after bigger targets. I would rather overpay for Josh Johnson than bring in Phil Hughes on an incentive based deal. Hughes may find success if he winds up in the National League, but the Mets shouldn't be the team taking that flier on him.
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