mlbtraderumors.com - 11/27/2008
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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 Minaya finds it "a bit high." ...
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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denverpost.com - 12/1/2008
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denverpost.com —
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.
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Fuentes plans to visit Mets
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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Al's Ramblings —
Thursday, November 27, 2008 (11/27/2008 10:07:00 AM) - Al MLBTR links to Omar Minaya of the Mets thinking Brian Fuentes asking for $10-11M per for 3 years is " a little high "...heck, I'd say it's a bargain, especially when you consider his secondary numbers make him comparable to KRod, and let's face it, that's less of a commitment than the Brewers offered and the Reds gave Frankie Cordero. ...
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... Mets: The team is likely just posturing, but has publicly stated Brian Fuentes' request for a 3 year, $30-$33 million deal seems "a bit high." ...
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The New York Mets: In Three Words —
Bleacher Report - MLB 11/27/2008
If you had three words to describe a player, how wold you do it ?
This is how I would do it.
Jose Reyes - young and fast
Luis Castillo - get out now
David Wright - Most Valuable Player
Carlos Beltran - he can hit
Carlos Delgado - ...
