"The Mets' hunt for another first-base option includes a longtime favorite of general manager Omar Minaya.

According to an industry source, if Carlos Delgado is not re-signed, Fernando Tatis is a strong candidate to rejoin the Mets next season. The organization continues to monitor Delgado's progress in the Puerto Rican winter league.

The Rockies and Mariners have expressed interest in the free agent Tatis, who appeared in 125 games for the Mets last season and batted .282 with eight homers and 48 RBIs. More notably, he hit into 13 double plays in only 340 at-bats.

Tatis' agent, Gary Goodman, told The Post he has not been contacted by the Mets, but also said Tatis possibly has made direct contact with Minaya.

The general manager and player have a long history, dating to the early 1990s when Minaya, then a scout with the Rangers, signed the 18-year-old Tatis. Minaya and Tatis were later together with the Expos, before reuniting with the Mets in 2008."