The Mets are prepared to make a big push for Barry Zito, not with cash, but with their players. Michael Morrisey in The New York Post reports that David Wright, Tom Glavine, and Billy Wagner have all been asked to help with recruiting the apple of the Mets eye and they seem more than happy to do so.

Glavine believes the Mets have more to offer than most teams and, maybe a bit optimistically, thinks players will come to play for the Mets for a discount.

“I think the tides have turned in that regard,” Glavine said. “For
the Mets for so many years, they had to overpay for guys to come there.
That really isn't the case anymore. They don't have to be a highest
bidder anymore.”

“There are not too many better places than the Mets,” Glavine said. “The future is extremely bright.”

Ha, cmon, I mean I love this team and I think its the best place in baseball to play as well, but I don't care what team you're talking about, its extremely rare that a player will leave a significant amount of money on the table these days. We do appreciate the kind words though Tom, i'm already over the fact you made me agonize over your return and now you're starting to make me feel guilty about it.

The Mets will be happy to know theres one less team for them to worry about bidding on Barry. The Los Angeles Times reports that the Angels will not persue him.