Mets Might Trade For Jenks, Instead of Signing K-Rod?

According to Ken Davidoff of  Newsday, The Mets might opt to trade for Bobby Jenks instead of signing Francisco Rodriguez or Brian Fuentes..

The Mets like Jenks' stuff better, while K-Rod's velocity has gone down and it worries the Mets. I wrote in a past article how K-Rod's agent says he can still bring the heat and how he don't depend on his fastball.  Jenks is only 28 years old and does not make a lot of money.. He only made $550,000 in '08.. If the Mets acquired Jenks can use the money they would give to a big time closer to fill other needs. Remember this a business and everyone has a budget, even though the Mets are a big market team.

My thinking is, by showing interest in Jenks and making it publically known it will drop the price down for Fuentes and K-Rod and other free agent closers.  

The Mets would have to sacrifice their minor league system for Bobby Jenks (which means they would have to unload a pitcher like Parnell  plus others to get him) or they could easily sign a free agent and they don't have to give up anything, but the future amateur picks.