Hughes likely to get two-year deal, Mets no longer interested

After showing some interest earlier this offseason, the New York Mets are no longer in on signing free-agent pitcher Phil Hughes, reports George King of the NY Post.

King notes that Hughes is most likely get land a two-year deal this winter, and that extra year isn't something the Mets are looking for.

Hughes became a free-agent after another disappointing season with the Yankees in 2013, going 4-14 with a 5.19 ERA. But even with his struggles that past couple of seasons in the Bronx, many still see there being some potential in Hughes, and that's why he figures to get a multiyear deal.

"Look where the market is for starting pitchers," a talent evaluator told King. "He is 27 and has never had shoulder or elbow surgery. If I was him, I wouldn't want a one-year deal. Two years ago, he won 16 games."

Hughes would benefit nicely from pitching in a ballpark bigger than Yankee Stadium, where he gave up way too many homeruns.

Hughes has been drawing interest from a handful of teams including the Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals.

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