You wanted what, for Padilla !!!!

Apparently the Mets looked into Texas Rangers starting pitcher Vincente Padilla during the off-season. Padilla is the number two pitcher in the Rangers rotation, but on most teams he would be more of a 4-5 starter. He currently has a record of 3-2 (7 starts) with an ERA of 3.50 his BB/SO 16/25. Padilla spent six years with the Phillies and had two back-to-back 14 win seasons with an under 4 ERA. He has a high 90s fastball that's complimented with a nasty curveball, but he has control issues and can be flustered. The 30 y/o one time all-star (2002) has had his share of controversy; he refuses to speak to the media, has been known to head-hunt and after being arrested for DUI made some Mel Gibson-esque comments. The Rangers wanted Pelfrey, Heilman and Guerra for Padilla even as the starting point Omar should have hung-up the phone, obviously they have over valued their pitcher. Nolan Ryan is now in charge of the Rangers and has been rumored to be on the verge of a fire sale. Padilla is signed through 2010 and I could see the Mets re-examining the idea at the trade deadline but not at anything close to that price......

Gammons notes that the Rangers wanted Mike Pelfrey, Aaron Heilman, and Deolis Guerra for Vicente Padilla in the offseason. Even as a negotiation starting point, that's a ton for Padilla. source MLBTR