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amazinavenue.com - 12/29/2008
Could The Mets Sign Lowe AND Perez?
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After they patched a couple of gaping holes in their bullpen, the Mets turned their attention to the starting rotation and smart money had them targeting either Derek Lowe or incumbent Oliver Perez. At the time, both players were likely to sign deals in the $13-$17 million annual range, and ...
Mets playing Lowe ball
nydailynews.com - 12/31/2008
Mets playing Lowe ball
— nydailynews.com — More and more it seems it will only be a matter of time before the Mets sign... Derek Lowe, the starting pitcher they targeted going into the offseason. A baseball source confirmed Tuesday that the Mets have made a three-year offer to Lowe.  ... (more) Mets playing Lowe ball

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Mets Make 3-Year Offer to Derek Lowe
nytimes.com - 12/31/2008
Mets Make 3-Year Offer to Derek Lowe
— nytimes.com — After methodically studying the starting pitchers left on the free-agent market, the Mets have determined that Derek... Lowe would be the best addition to their club. The Mets have shown that by offering Lowe a three-year contract for about $36 million, ... (more) Mets Make 3-Year Offer to Derek Lowe

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Mets offer Lowe three-year deal
theropolitans.com - 12/31/2008
Mets offer Lowe three-year deal
— theropolitans.com — According to Jack Curry of the NY Times , the Mets have offered Derek Lowe a three-year... deal worth around $36 million. This backs up a story from Dec. 24 , in which it was noted Lowe and the Mets were "close" on a three- or four-year deal. This would be much lower than the deal Lowe is seeking, ... (more) Mets offer Lowe three-year deal

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Brew Crew Ball — ... stove: Astros: Have signed Clay Hensley to a minor league deal, and now appear to be done unless a shortstop comes along. A's: Are reportedly talking to Jason Giambi, Garret Anderson and Bobby Abreu. Giants: Signed Randy Johnson to a deal worth between $8 and $10.5 million, depending on incentives. (noted in FanPosts) They may now be looking to deal Jonathan Sanchez. Marlins: Are not interested in Sammy Sosa. Mets: Could still be pursuing both Oliver Perez and Derek Lowe. Orioles: Have signed ...

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