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Although reeling from the news that Vladimir Guerrero was in and out of their grasp in just 24 hours, apparently on his way to Anaheim, the Mets already are mulling their next target - Greg Maddux. Members of the organization believe Fred Wilpon could be convinced to use the $10 million to $11 million that was ticketed for Guerrero on Maddux.
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Of course, there's no guarantee Wilpon has any further appetite to spend, even if he's one superstar from playoff contention. With the payroll already at $80 million, Wilpon might just as well be glad Guerrero chose the Angels, at least if the owner's intention is to save money.
But Wilpon no longer can pretend he's broke. Met employees now know there's a "special player" fund hidden in the owner's financial empire. That's why there's internal pressure to begin chasing Maddux. The Mets' off-season machinery may not be unplugged just yet.
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Steve Avery can't be too far away. Might as well sign Dave Justice, too.

Seriously, I really doubt that Maddux would go to New York, even though Glavine's there. He's a very laid back guy, I don't think he would want to put up with the NY media. But if they're willing to give him $10-11 mil, perhaps he could be 'persuaded'.
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