mlbtraderumors.com - 12/1/2008
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According to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer , the Indians decided last week that multiyear deals for Rafael Furcal or Orlando Hudson would be too risky (health concerns). They're likely to switch their focus to finding a closer.
Hoynes says the Indians have talked to the ...
cleveland.com - 11/30/2008
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John Froschauer/Associated Press File PhotographSeattle's J.J. Putz might
be a trade possibility for Indians GM Mark Shapiro...
if he can't acquire a closer through free agency.The Indians' two main targets among free-agent infielders were second baseman ...
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Indians Insider: Tribe's aim now moves to closer
fannation.com - 12/7/2008
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Francisco Rodriguez had a record 62 saves in 2008. Robert
Beck/SI LAS VEGAS -- While a person familiar with...
the Mets' search for a closer suggested things have "loosened up a bit'' on the trade front, it appears that these are the ...
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K-Rod appears to top Mets' closer wish-list
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Indians looking for a closer: Could the Astros send Valverde and Wigginton to Cleveland?
The Crawfish Boxes —
... MLBTradeRumors is reporting that word on the street is the Indians have added a closer to their Christmas list. They apparently have contacted Fuentes', Hoffman's, and K-Rod's agents, but one has to imagine that they'd like to avoid the kind of spending those guys will command. ...
Indians Make Finding a Closer Top Priority
FanHouse —
... guess is that the Indians make a move for Trevor Hoffman. GM Mark Shapiro has already admitted that Hoffman is one of the guys he wants to look at, and at 41 years old, Hoffman likely won't be looking for as many years as most of the other free agents. Plus, while most of the other guys will likely wait for K-Rod or the Mets make a move to set the bar, Hoffman would probably settle for just a modest raise from last year's $7.5 million. Hat-tip: MLB Trade Rumors Indians Make Finding a Closer Top Priority originally appeared on ...
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Mets To Try To Trade For Bullpen Help
mlbtraderumors.com 11/29/2008 — The New York Times has sources who say the Mets will look to improve their bullpen through trades before starting more involved discussions with Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes .
According to the article, the Mets have had discussions with ...
Indians Hope Mets Sign K-Rod
mlbtraderumors.com 12/9/2008 — Joel Sherman of the New York Post says the Indians hope the Mets sign Francisco Rodriguez , as they'd like to get a bargain on Brian Fuentes . The Tribe could also attempt to acquire J.J. Putz from the Mariners.
Are the Cleveland Indians set to sign Trevor Hoffman?
mvn.com 11/19/2008 — Will the Cleveland Indians consider signing the all-time major league saves leader? On Monday night, several media organizations led by ESPN's Buster Olney reported that San Diego Padres closer Trevor Hoffman wouldn't be returning to the club in 2009. The Padres, looking to cut payroll, ...
Hello, Trevor? This is Mark Shapiro…
waitingfornextyear.com 11/12/2008 — 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 ...
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observer.com 12/4/2008 — The Mets have casually approached the free agent closer market, and rightfully so. Both Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes are top choices, but it appears that only the Mets have both the money and the inclination to spend it on a closer, leaving ...
Crazy Cleveland Indians' Thanksgiving Day rumors
mvn.com 11/29/2008 — The 2008-2009 Cleveland Indians offseason has been a long and silent process so far. I can't say that I'm at all surprised by the silence of the Indians' front office since that has been the status quo over the past couple of seasons. No, I'm not complaining, I get it. ...
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...
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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.
