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Flurry of Activity Could Bring Mets Closer
blog.nj.com - 11/12/2008
Flurry of Activity Could Bring Mets Closer
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Monday was certainly a big day for trading, with Matt Holliday heading off to Oakland and Houston Street moving on to Colorado among others. On its face, this would appear to hurt the Mets as it takes an option...
newsday.com - 11/15/2008
Source: Mets won't bid for Sabathia -
— newsday.com — The Mets were content to watch Friday from their Citi Field offices as the Yankees made good... on their promise of a shock-and-awe first offer to free agent CC Sabathia. With a starting point of six years and roughly $140 million, the Steinbrenners need ... (more) Source: Mets won't bid for Sabathia -

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Mets open their search for new closer
nydailynews.com - 11/15/2008
Mets open their search for new closer
— nydailynews.com — The Mets officially began shopping for a closer Friday, touching base with the agents for Francisco Rodriguez... and Brian Fuentes on the first day of free agency, but they apparently are in no hurry to buy. (more) Mets open their search for new closer

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Hello, Trevor? This is Mark Shapiro…
waitingfornextyear.com - 11/12/2008
Hello, Trevor? This is Mark Shapiro…
— waitingfornextyear.com — The title above needs to be the start of a conversation, pronto. While other closers like Francisco... Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes want $75 million deals, it appears that one of the games most consistent ninth inning arms is going to be available. If you thought that Cleveland was on tad the ... (more) Hello, Trevor? This is Mark Shapiro…

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Dom D's Mets Fan Blog:  Heilman The Key To Street?

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Heilman The Key To Street?
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog — In a post for his Always Amazin' blog, Matthew Artus suggests that the Mets could obtain closer, Huston Street from the Colorado Rockies if they are willing to part with reliever Aaron Heilman. This deal would benefit both the Mets and Heilman in many ways, as the Mets are looking to revamp their bullpen, while Heilman has been itching to start for the past couple of seasons. The question is how much would such a deal cost the Mets? A closer of Street's stature would surely cost more than Heilman (most likely a package of Heilman and someone ...

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