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NYPost_Mets: The Mets have told J.J. Putz that they don't intend to pick up his 2010 option and will buy him out instead for $1 million.
NYPost_Mets: The Mets have told J.J. Putz that they don't intend to pick up his 2010 option and ...
twitter.com — NYPost_Mets: The Mets have told J.J. Putz that they don't intend to pick up his 2010 option... and will buy him out instead for $1 million. (more) NYPost_Mets: The Mets have told J.J. Putz that they ...

J.J. Putz Latest Blog Posts

Mets one of eight interested in Saito...
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Mets to decline Putz's option
nypost.com — The Mets have told reliever J.J. Putz that they plan to decline his $8.6 million option for... 2010 and buy him out for $1 million instead. The club cited health concerns in making the long-expected move, pointing to elbow surgery and forearm ... (more) Mets to decline Putz's option
Mets and Putz Will Probably Part Ways
Mets and Putz Will Probably Part Ways
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — The Mets do not plan to exercise their $9.1 million option on J.J. Putz and will pay... him a $1 million buyout. (more) Mets and Putz Will Probably Part Ways
Putz and the Tigers, revisited
beck.mlblogs.com — Jason Beck / MLB.com While Fernando Rodney filed for free agency and Brandon Lyon weighs his options... on the open market, the Tigers might well be gaining another option at closer once the Mets make their expected decision to decline the 2010 option ... (more) Putz and the Tigers, revisited
The Quest For Relief Revisits J.J. Putz
The Quest For Relief Revisits J.J. Putz
blessyouboys.com — by Gene J. Puskar - AP Would J.J. Putz be happier (and healthier) playing for his hometown... Detroit Tigers than he was with the New York Mets? View full size ... (more) The Quest For Relief Revisits J.J. Putz
Breaking Down The Mets Bullpen: J.J. Putz
Breaking Down The Mets Bullpen: J.J. Putz
metsmerizedonline.com — As I had mentioned in my previous post, it has been nearly a year since the Mets... acquired J.J. Putz from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a bevy of players. When they acquired the hard throwing righty, the Mets envisioned having a proven closer that could fill in the closer’s ... (more) Breaking Down The Mets Bullpen: J.J. Putz
Mets Tell Putz They Will Not Pick Up His 2010 Option
mlbtraderumors.com — According to Bart Hubbuch of The NY Post , the Mets have informed reliever J.J. Putz that... they will not pick up his $9.1MM option for 2010, instead paying him a $1MM buyout. Hubbuch says the club cited health concerns when breaking the news to Putz. ... (more) Mets Tell Putz They Will Not Pick Up His 2010 Option
Agent: Mets likely to opt out on Putz
Agent: Mets likely to opt out on Putz
nypost.com — The Mets have told reliever J.J. Putz that they are likely to decline his $8.6 million option... for 2010 and buy him out for $1 million instead, his agent said yesterday. The club cited health concerns in making the long-expected move, pointing to e... (more) Agent: Mets likely to opt out on Putz
Putz Out In New York
fangraphs.com — The J.J. Putz era in New York ended yesterday, as the Mets bought out the final year... of Putz’s contract. With the last year at 8.6 million dollars and the closer position locked up by Francisco Rodriguez , it is a no-brainer for the Mets to pay ... (more) Putz Out In New York
J.J. Putz, Carl Pavano Enter Free Agency
J.J. Putz, Carl Pavano Enter Free Agency
bizofbaseball.com — On the third day of MLB free agency filings, two more players have joined the ranks. J.J.... Putz , who the Mets declined their club option on Friday night, and the Twins Carl Pavano were officially added to the ranks today, it was announced by the MLBPA. The two elected free agency pursuant ... (more) J.J. Putz, Carl Pavano Enter Free Agency
Mets officially decline option on Putz
mlb.mlb.com — By Marty Noble / MLB.com 11/06/09 7:44 PM EST NEW YORK -- The Mets' offseason to-do list... has one more entry and their roster has one less. The club made official the expected move that eliminates J.J. Putz. It declined to exercise its option on Putz's ... (more) Mets officially decline option on Putz
Tigers would interest Putz
beck.mlblogs.com — Yes, free agent reliever J.J. Putz confirmed, the Tigers would be a situation that interests him.  But... then, a lot of situations would interest him. "I'd have interest in most teams, including the Tigers," Putz wrote in an email to MLB.com ... (more) Tigers would interest Putz
Will reliever J.J. Putz become an option for Detroit Tigers?
Will reliever J.J. Putz become an option for Detroit Tigers?
mlive.com — DETROIT -- Former All-Star relief pitcher J.J. Putz will become a possibility for the Detroit Tigers if... the New York Mets opt against picking up his $8.6 million salary for next season. Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski had extensive ... (more) Will reliever J.J. Putz become an option for Detroit Tigers?
Why Should JJ Putz be on the Cubs Radar?
Why Should JJ Putz be on the Cubs Radar?
bringingheat.com — The Mets didn’t pick up the 9 million dollar option of JJ Putz this week, thus making... him a free agent. Anyone shocked by this? So where does Putz exactly rank nowadays? Is he a closer? A set up man? A middle reliever? And how do you pay him? Do you pay him closer money? Do you give him... (more) Why Should JJ Putz be on the Cubs Radar?
Don't expect J.J. back...
Don't expect J.J. back...
metsfever.blogspot.com — Adam Rubin takes a first look at the Mets free agents and possible non-tender candidates. Rubin clarifies... just how much J.J. will get paid if the Mets pick-up his option and while I'd like to have an elite closer as my set-up man, that's just too much money. I was a huge supporter of the Putz ... (more) Don't expect J.J. back...
Mets to Buy Out JJ Putz
Mets to Buy Out JJ Putz
nybaseballdigest.com — Bart Hubbuch of the NY Post is reporting the Mets will buy out JJ Putz for $1... million rather than pick up his option. Earlier today it was reported that Putz would be owed over $9 million dollars on that option. Health concerns were the main issue behind the decision. Many forget that Putz ... (more) Mets to Buy Out JJ Putz
Mets Decline Putz Option, Add Bowman To 40 Man Roster
Mets Decline Putz Option, Add Bowman To 40 Man Roster
metsmerizedonline.com — According to Bart Hubbuch of the NY Post in a post to his Twitter account, the Mets... have told reliever J.J. Putz that they will decline his option and instead buy him out for $1 million dollars. Not really a big surprise considering the Mets would have had to pay him over $9 million ... (more) Mets Decline Putz Option, Add Bowman To 40 Man Roster
Breaking News : Mets decline J.J Putz’s option !!
Breaking News : Mets decline J.J Putz’s option !!
nleastchatter.com — In what should come as a surprise to no one, Bart Hubbach The NY Post, reported that... the the Mets have informed reliever J.J. Putz that they will not pick up his $9.1MM option for 2010, They will instead buy him out for a cool million bucks ( damn I wish I was a injured baseball player !!) ... (more) Breaking News : Mets decline J.J Putz’s option !!
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