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Insider says Mets won't pay top dollar for pricey top-tier free agents
Insider says Mets won't pay top dollar for pricey top-tier free agents
CHICAGO - Omar Minaya arrived at the GM meetings Monday night maintaining it was his obligation to investigate the price of top-tier free agents. However, a team insider told the Daily News he expected the salary demands of outfielders Matt Holliday and Jason Bay to be too high for the Mets . ...
Mets 'absolutely in' on Figgins, could replace Castillo
nypost.com — CHICAGO – Though they are fixated on adding a power bat such as Matt Holliday or Jason... Bay, the Mets are in the words of an involved party “absolutely in” on free agent Chone Figgins. One Mets official said Figgins would be “hard to fit” into their ... (more) Mets 'absolutely in' on Figgins, could replace Castillo
Holliday, Bay bidding may surpass Mets' appetite
nydailynews.com — Omar Minaya arrived at the GM Meetings at the O’Hare Hilton on Monday night maintaining it was... his obligation to investigate the price tags of top-tier free agents. However, a team insider told the Daily News he expected that the salary ... (more) Holliday, Bay bidding may surpass Mets' appetite
Mets buzz: Holliday,Figgins,Halladay
Mets buzz: Holliday,Figgins,Halladay
nybaseballdigest.com — The Mets are extremely interested in Matt Holliday, is their clear-cut #1 target this off-season. Will pursue... him very aggressively, and are willing to go to 6 years for him. Not sure as of yet what their financial limitations are with him specifically. The Cardinals are deemed to be the ... (more) Mets buzz: Holliday,Figgins,Halladay
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The New York Mets Big Off-Season Acquisition Might Be...Mike Cameron?
The Mets Police — ... The Daily News says that Jason Bay is too expensive and that the Mets may sign Mike Cameron.   (The Mets are loading themselves up to win the 2001 (no typo) World Series. ...

Read: Mets split on Stars or Supporting Cast
MetsBlog.com — In a morning report for the New York Post, Joel Sherman believes the Mets are split on how to proceed this off season. According to Sherman, one group wants to sign top-end free agents; while the other group wants only to upgrade ‘the supporting cast,’ while continuing to rely on their core players. …i’m sorry, but, why can’t they do both… Meanwhile, according to Adam Rubin, of the Daily News, team insiders say Omar Minaya expects Matt Holliday and ...

Mets Rumors: Bay, Holliday, Cameron, Delgado
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... A team insider suggests to Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News that Jason Bay and Matt Holliday may be too expensive for the Mets to consider. Rubin hears that the Mets expect to trade for a left fielder or spend on a second-tier free agent, since the top outfielders on the free agent market may be too pricey. ...

And So the Posturing Begins...
Fenway West - A Boston Red Sox Blog — ... As the Hot Stove begins to heat up the rumor mill will go into action and both sides will use the media to try to raise or lower player values.  Today we have news from two teams looking to bring down some prices which in turn could help the Red Sox.  First there is the Mets who say that Jason Bay and Matt Holliday will be too expensive for them.  The Yankees are also trying this approach by saying they ...

Mets Setting Up Fans for Disappointment
Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest — Whether you believe the Mets are going to stay away from big name free agents or that there is a split in the hierarchy over what direction the team should take there is one guarantee that is abundantly clear: The Mets are going to disappoint their fans again this offseason. A team that just came off a 92 loss season should be entering the Chicago GM meetings with a plan and purpose. Thus far it seems they are preparing us for another winter of creative marketing and spin. Personally, I am tired of this team and have already ...

Note: The Mets and Spending, the Fans on Tickets
MetsBlog.com — This morning, Adam Rubin of the Daily News wrote, citing team insiders, “Omar Minaya expected the salary demands of Matt Holliday and Jason Bay to be too high for the Mets.” In response, Anthony De Rosa of Hotfoot writes, “If Holliday and Bay are too expensive for the Mets, your tickets are too expensive for me.” …oooh, zing…de rosa makes an important point… but, i think everyone should settle down… seriously… the Mets said the same thing about Francisco Rodriguez last season, when he was demanding a ...

Mets making inquiries during GM meetings
The LoHud Mets Blog — ... However, The Daily News reported that the Mets most likely aren’t in the market for Grade A+ free agents, settling instead for second-tier talent. ...

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