The 'Ropolitans

He's old(er), but he's consistent. Derek Lowe seems to be the Mets current target.

According to Joel Sherman, the Mets will look to Lowe and Brian Fuentes during this offseason.

The Mets New York plan on targeting Derek Lowe and Brian Fuentes in the free agent market, an NL executive who has talked to team officials told the Post.

The Mets are promising to be creative and explore many avenues. But Lowe (a dependable innings eater) and Fuentes (a proven closer) fit the Mets' top two needs, and are going to be pursued by the organization this offseason.

Lowe is 35-years-old, but he's been consistent and healthy. A long contract won't be the best option, but something in the 3-year range, with a team option would please me.

Fuentes is another guy I wouldn't sign for very long, but would love to have. He will be a lot cheaper then Francisco Rodriguez, so that is a plus.

Not totally infatuated with either of them, but they will be welcome additions to the club, if the Mets can land one, or both of them.