According to the Boston Globe, recently released Red Sox pitcher Julian Tavarez told former teammate Bartolo Colon that he wants to pitch for the Mets.

Bartolo Colon is a good friend of Julian Tavarez. He said his old buddy wants to pitch for the Mets. At least that would his first preference, but there’s no indication yet whether the Mets or any other team are willing to sign the free agent righty.

Tavarez appeared in nine games this season for the Sox. In 12 innings of work he gave up 18 hits, 9 ER and 6 K.