According to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com, the Mets as well as the other four National League East teams have had interest in Cincinnati Reds infield/outfielder Ryan Freel. One executive within the MLB has stated that Freel is on every team’s radar.

Freel, 32, is batting .298 with no homers and 10 RBIs in 131 at-bats so far this season. He is also 6 for 10 in stolen base attempts. Freel signed a two-year, $7 million deal on April 16th and is due $3 million this year and $4 million in 2009.

Despite what Reds general manager Walt Jocketty stated regarding the team not in housecleaning mode, a report from the New York Post stated that the team could be also considering trading Adam Dunn, Ken Griffey Jr., and Bronson Arroyo.

The most intriguing thing about Freel is that he is capable of playing almost anywhere on the field outside of pitcher and catcher. You know how the Mets are with versatility. Personally, I’m sick of these quick fixes in hopes of turning this thing around. By the time the trading deadline roles around, the Mets will know if they are in or out of the playoff hunt. Unless getting Freel is going to make a significant impact on this team, I see no reason in getting him.