Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News reports that free agent pitcher Chien-Ming Wang’s agents, Alan Nero and Alan Chang, have indicated that fifteen teams are interested in their client. One of the teams interested are the New York Mets.

Wang is coming back from shoulder surgery and could be pitching in the majors by May 1. Wang’s agent says that his client “has has worked very, very hard and is in the best shape of his life. He’s been under the very watchful eye of Dr. (James) Andrews,” Nero added, referring to the noted orthopedist. “Once a month, he spends a week with Andrews. He’s been throwing for almost seven weeks and the response has been awesome.”

It’s possible that the Yankees could get involved with Wang at the last moment, but they passed during their first chance at him by not giving him a contract last month.

Due to his historical injuries, Wang may be worth the risk as a number five starter if he comes cheap.  He has a 55-26 record with a 4.16 ERA over 5 seasons with the Yankees.  You can see Wang’s statistics here.