Now that Joel Pineiro is off the market, the two teams that were aggressively chasing him are now looking to see what’s left. The Mets and Dodgers were actively pursing Pineiro, but eventually lost to the Los Angeles Angels when Pineiro agreed to a two-year $16 million contract. The Mets and Dodgers are still looking for that elusive starting pitcher, and they may turn their attention to Jarrod Washburn.

Washburn has been pursued by the Brewers and Twins this off-season. Most recently,  Washburn turned down a one-year, $5 million offer from the Twins. Last month, Washburn was quoted saying, “The thought of playing close to home has always appealed to me.”  He is a native from Wisconsin, so he would be interested in playing with the Brewers. There’s also been word that Washburn has been talking with the Seattle Mariners about a possible return, but no offer has been given to him.

Another option for the Mets and Dodgers is Vicente Padilla. Padilla, 33, was 12-6 with a 4.43 ERA with the Dodgers and Rangers in 2009. Of that, he was 4-0 with a 3.20 ERA in 7 games started with the Dodgers, so the Los Angeles team is familiar with the former All Star. You can see Padilla’s contract history and statistics here.

Washburn, 35, has a career 107-109 record with a 4.10 ERA and 1.301 WHIP.  He pitched for the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers last season where he made $10.35 million in the last year of a four year contract.

You can see Jarrod Washburn’s contract history and statistics here.

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