Son of a bitch! The Blue Jays signed Batista for $15/3.
Hmmmm, not sure what the Mets do now. I'd still like to somehow swing a deal for Livan Hernandez, but I don't think the Expos need to slash any more payroll. As far as free agents, the best options are probably either Wilson Alvarez or Cory Lidle.
Alvarez was fantastic in his limited exposure last year (170 ERA+ in 95 IP). Surprisingly, he's also been very consistent over his career (when he's been healthy) and has a career ERA+ of 114.
Lidle had a miserable year and could probably be had for cheap. Being reunited with peterson might help. In 2 years with Oakland, he had a 119 & 121.
Ponson, Hitchcock, Suppan, Burkett, Tomko, Valdes - Ponson will be overpaid and none of the rest are too appealing.
Maybe someone better will be non-tendered or available in a trade.

And I still haven't finished studying CrimPro!