Yeah but there are levels of type of class of Free Agents. I was reading, whoever signs Zito has to give a type A pick which is usually a sandwhich pick between the first and second rounds. That is how the Mets picked David Wright because when the Rockies signed that douche bag. I cannot think right now, i am drunk. Pettit is more of a higher pick than Valone so they will not get the same value in the draft. Also if they offered Villone arbitration that is the only way they will get a pick. I know the Mets only offered arbitration to Hernandez who signed with the Indians.