One Last Look

With the rise of Lin-sanity, the end of the football season, and the NHL season well underway, let us not forget (but how could we?) that baseball is right around the corner.

But while most teams have their rosters set, a few free agents left could benefit the Yankees and the Mets...

Yankees
Eric Chavez is as good as retired. The Yankees have Ramiro Pena and Eduardo Nunez to replace him.

Jo-Jo Reyes, a lefty specialist, could provide a cheap, well-needed boost to the Yankees bullpen. If the Yankees don't see him as a solution, Arthur Rhodes could be picked up cheap and traded by July if need be.

Mets
The Mets bullpen hasn't gotten much better, save for Jon Rauch. Jason Isringhausen should return on a 1-year deal to help boost the pitching staff for 2012. Xavier Nady could also be a quality addition to the Mets, as the former Met and Yankee would be great off of the bench and could be found cheaply. If Nady won't do, then former Red Sox Shortstop and 2010 World Series MVP Edgar Renteria, a longtime favorite of mine, could serve as a backup infielder or pinch hitter off of the bench. And lastly, if Johan Santana is not healthy by opening day, re-signing Chris Young to a minor-league deal as a NON-ROSTER INVITEE could serve the Mets well, as he is a proven hitter and pitcher if he can remain healthy throughout the coming season.

Even though we may have reached the "bargain bin" free agents, if you will call them that, there are many of these types of players who can deliver in New York, and are worth a small gamble with the possibility of a huge reward.