denverpost.com - 12/1/2008
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Rockies closer Brian Fuentes has scheduled a visit to the New York Mets as part of his free-agent decision-making process, his agent told The Denver Post.
blogs.nypost.com - 12/4/2008
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1. A rumor was floated yesterday that the
Mets are working on a blockbuster that would net...
them both Bobby Jenks and Jermaine Dye from the White Sox, with top prospect Fernando Martinez going to Chicago. Talked to a few...
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nydailynews.com - 11/27/2008
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Brian Fuentes' price Rocks Omar Minaya By ADAM
RUBIN DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Wednesday, November 26th 2008,...
8:19 PM Brian Fuentes ' representatives told the Mets the free agent closer is seeking a three-year deal worth $10 million to $11 million ...
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Brian Fuentes' price Rocks Omar Minaya
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Agent: Fuentes To Visit Mets
Hot Foot —
No surprise here but it does give it more of an official feel. Free agent closer Brian Fuentes won’t be scooped up by another possible suitor before he meets with Omar Minaya and the Mets.
According to the Denver Post’s Troy E. Renck Fuentes agent told him that:
Rockies closer Brian Fuentes has scheduled a visit to the New York Mets as part of his free-agent decision-making process.
Renck also touches on the trade speculation that would send ...
Relief Pitcher: Fuentes and K-Rod to Meet Mets
MetsBlog.com —
... is scheduled to meet the Mets, according to the player’s agent, reports Troy E. Renck in today’s Denver Post. ...
Fuentes meeting with Mets
Mets Fever —
... Rockies closer Brian Fuentes has scheduled a visit to the New York Mets as part of his free-agent decision-making process, his agent told The Denver Post. source Denver Post ...
Indians Shift Focus To Closer
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Hoynes says the Indians have talked to the agents for Brian Fuentes, Trevor Hoffman, Jason Isringhausen, and Francisco Rodriguez. Hoynes believes the Mets have the upper hand on K-Rod. Still, Fuentes has scheduled a trip to New York to visit with the Mets. ...
Arbitration Rumors
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Perez, and Mike Mussina will be offered arbitration. Andy Pettitte, Jason Giambi, Ivan Rodriguez, Moises Alou, and Luis Ayala will not be offered arb. River Ave. Blues doesn't agree with the probable Pettitte decision.
Ian Browne says it's a "near given" the Red Sox will offer arb to Jason Varitek.
Troy E. Renck says the Rockies will offer arb to Brian Fuentes.
The ...
Brian Fuentes to visit Mets
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog —
According to the Denver Post, free agent Brian Fuentes will visit New York as the free agent process rolls on. The article notes that the Rockies will offer arbitration to Fuentes, but he will turn it down and look elsewhere for work. It also brings up Colorado's Huston Street and the discussions they've had with the Mets regarding him and Aaron Heilman. Nothing new there to note, but the lone comment on this article really hits home. From Warren G.: Aaron Heilman is another scrub who will come in and blow games. And starting? He wants to ...
Fuentes is coming to NY, K-Rod looks more the leading candidate...
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog —
In a report in the Denver Post , they say that Brian Fuentes has scheduled a meeting with the Mets brass. The Denver Post also says that the Mets remain interested Huston Street. They are enticed by Aaron Heilman, who can start or pitch out of the bullpen. ...
Rockies Rumors: Fuentes, Embree, Taveras
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post has a few Rockies tidbits today...
It deserves another mention - Brian Fuentes has scheduled a visit with the Mets. If he signs there, the Rockies will add the Mets' #25 pick to their own #11 pick in the first round while also snagging a sandwich pick.
The Rockies want two lefties, probably from the pool of Glendon Rusch, Alan Embree, Brian Shouse, and Joe Beimel. Renck says the Tigers are aggressively pursuing Beimel, while ...
Advising Brian Fuentes
Bugs & Cranks —
... Brian, I’ve been looking over the draft order potential list of suitors and have circled a handful of teams you may regret overlooking in your haste to sign with the Mets. ...
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Rockies Won't Re-Sign Fuentes
mlbtraderumors.com 11/3/2008 — According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post , the Rockies will not be re-signing free agent closer Brian Fuentes . Fuentes' likely price tag - three years, $36MM+ - is just too high. Renck believes Fuentes may even be able to snag four ...
Relief Pitcher: Mets offered Heilman for Street
metsblog.com 11/26/2008 — On Nov. 18, here , I wrote, “From what I can gather, the Mets are likely to make a trade for a relief pitcher, who has experience as a closer ,” in addition to signing either Francisco Rodriguez , Brian Fuentes or Kerry Wood .”
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Brian Fuentes still on Indians' radar
mvn.com 12/9/2008 — The Cleveland Indians appear to be in a holding pattern for a closer, and their eyes may be set on Colorado closer Brian Fuentes, according to the New York Post . Fuentes appeared to be out of play early in the hot stove league season when his demands were raging out of control when he ...
Fuentes' Price A Bit High For Mets?
mlbtraderumors.com 11/27/2008 — According to Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News , Brian Fuentes ' agent told the Mets he's looking for three years and $10-11MM per. The article headline says this demand "rocks" Omar Minaya, but the body of the article just says ...
Flurry of Activity Could Bring Mets Closer
blog.nj.com 11/12/2008 — 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...
FUENTES WILL MEET METS —
NY Post: Sports 12/1/2008
Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes plans to be in Las Vegas to speak with Mets GM Omar Minaya at the Winter Meetings, his agent told The Post today. Fuentes then hopes to visit New York and tour Citi Field if the initial meeting goes well. Minaya will...
Free agent types —
Surfing the Mets - NY Daily News Blogs 12/1/2008
Tonight at midnight is the deadline for teams to offer arbitration to their own free-agent players. In essence, offering arbitration to a player ensures you get draft-pick compensation if the player signs elsewhere. Players have until Sunday (Dec. 7) ...
Rockies offer arbitration to Fuentes —
Major League Baseball News 12/1/2008
The Rockies on Monday offered arbitration to free-agent left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes, ensuring themselves of two Draft picks should he sign with another club or a chance to retain him if he doesn't receive an offer he likes on the open market.
