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Five Pitchers Not Named Lee or Oswalt That the Mets Should Consider

The marquee pitching names of the 2010 trade deadline seem to be all of the talk. The final destinations of starters Cliff Lee and Roy Oswalt have been under the microscope for weeks now. The Mets seem to be in line to make a move on a starter to help solidify their rotation.

There is the criticism over a deal for Lee or Oswalt that the Mets would be dealing far too many prospects that have a future with club. There is definitely a trade deadline work around in which the Mets could a acquire a starting pitcher for a price that is not so steep.

Based on the price of big names like Lee and Oswalt, the Mets could do better. There are a handful of names out there that could attract the Mets due to their less hefty prices and potential to succeed in the National League. Here are five starters that fit that criteria.

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