nypost.com - 11/6/2009
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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...
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nypost.com - 11/5/2009
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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 ...
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Mets to decline Putz's option
bizofbaseball.com - 11/7/2009
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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 ...
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J.J. Putz, Carl Pavano Enter Free Agency
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Type B Applesauce - Met free agents given B status, Putz option declined, Hermida to Boston
Amazin' Avenue —
... That JJ Putz trade didn't work out so well long-term or short. He could still remain valuable to the Mets as ...
Mets decline option on Putz
Circling The Bases —
... , but Putz looked like damaged goods from the start, losing almost two MPH on his fastball while averaging a career-high 5.83 BB/9. While Rodriguez's 3.71 ERA and 1.31 WHIP (both career-highs) were just a minor blip on the Mets' disaster in 2009, his 6.75 ERA after the All-Star break is troublesome. According to his agent Craig Landis, Putz hasn't ruled out a return to New York on an incentive-laden contract , but he can't be expected to be a top-notch set-up man coming off elbow surgery. While a return is possible, look for the Mets attempt to sign a right-hander of Kiko ...
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