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Jeremy Affeldt a Sleeper for Closing?
metsprospectus.com - 10/29/2008
Jeremy Affeldt a Sleeper for Closing?
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Dave Cameron over at FanGraphs has an interesting article about Jeremy Affeldt and how he's probably the best bargain out there in the pitching market for this upcoming off-season. It all depends on how many years he's looking for in my opinion. If he wants 4-5 year deal then it may be a ...
fangraphs.com - 10/27/2008
Free Agent Bargain: Jeremy Affeldt
— fangraphs.com — As we head towards free agency, the focus is always on the big name guys - who... is going to sign Mark Teixeira or CC Sabathia ? Which team is going to give Manny Ramirez a deal that pays him into his 40s? What kind of contracts will ... (more) Free Agent Bargain: Jeremy Affeldt

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Rumor: Mets to Look at Orlando Hudson
nybaseballdigest.com - 10/23/2008
Rumor: Mets to Look at Orlando Hudson
— nybaseballdigest.com — With the likelihood of Luis Castillo being shipped out this off season, whether it be for another... bad contract like Jose Guillen, or the Mets just eat cash and take a minor leaguer, the Mets will have an opening at second base and left field for ... (more) Rumor: Mets to Look at Orlando Hudson

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Your New York Sports Blog:  Quick Hits: CC, Injuries, Murphy

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Quick Hits: CC, Injuries, Murphy
Your New York Sports Blog — ... David Harris, running back Jesse Chatman, and kicker Mike Nugent, and others’ injuries taking a toll on the Jets. Jon Heyman on SI.com writes how there’s a good chance CC Sabathia and Matt Holliday wind up in pinstripes. Daniel Murphy got spiked on the forearm, but should return in a couple of days writes Matt Cerrone. Mets Prospectus thinks Jeremy Affeldt would be a good replacement for ...

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Giants Sign Jeremy Affeldt
mlbtraderumors.com 11/17/2008 — According to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News , the Giants signed lefty reliever Jeremy Affeldt to a two-year deal.  He was a Type B free agent, so the Reds will receive a sandwich pick for him in the June draft. I'm surprised ...
Free Agency Begins: Giants Sign Jeremy Affeldt
mlb.fanhouse.com 11/21/2008 — by Jacob Wheatley-Schaller Baseball's free agent signing period began a few days ago, and now we have our first signing, as the San Francisco Giants have inked left-handed reliever Jeremy Affeldt to a two-year contract . Affeldt, 29, had his best ...
Keith Law Blog
sports.espn.go.com 11/18/2008 — The Giants have apparently signed Jeremy Affeldt to a two-year deal for $8 million . What's not to like? • They get one of the best free agent relievers on the market for a contract below the typical length for high-end relievers. Two years is ...
A Look At The San Francisco Bullpen
rotoauthority.com 12/13/2008 — The Giants made an early strike to sign Jeremy Affeldt to be their setup man.  It was surprising Affeldt signed on November 17th, as the market for him figured to be strong.  Plus, he chose not to seek a closing role given Brian Wilson 's ...
Giants ink Jeremy Affeldt to 2 year deal for $8 million
metscitiblog.typepad.com 11/18/2008 — Score one for the Giants, what was Jeremy Affeldt thinking? MLB.com is reporting that the Giants signed the free agent to a 2 year deal worth $8 million. Damaso Marte just got a 3 year deal from the Yankees for $12 million. Affeldt is a 29 year old lefty with a 3-1 strikeout to walk ratio.
Giants - Signed Affeldt
baseballthinkfactory.org 11/21/2008 — San Francisco Giants - Signed P Jeremy Affeldt to a 2-year contract. The terms are undisclosed, but I'm guessing that the total value of the contract is in the $7-$10 million range. I hate to be complimentary towards Brian Sabean, but now that ...
Affeldt the Giant
leftymalo.com 11/18/2008 — Is Jeremy Affeldt ready for a breakout year? He had by far his best performance as a big-leaguer in Cincinnati in 2008 but still was no great shakes. He posted a WXRL of 0.19, this after a wretched ‘07 number of negative 0.65. Fortunately ...
Giant Affeldt
hardballtimes.com 11/17/2008 — Jeremy Affeldt, the left-handed reliever from the Reds, signed a two-year deal with the Giants today. The deal is reportedly for $8 million. It doesn't take too many brain cells to call this a very good deal for the Giants. Keith Law ranks Affeldt the 15th-best free agent available (subscription ...
Giants Scoop Up Affeldt
sportsagentblog.com 11/18/2008 — In an effort to beef up their bullpen, the San Francisco Giants signed Jeremy Affeldt to a 2-year, $8 million deal.
Setting the Market
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com 11/18/2008 — How Jeremy Affeldt got his money and set the market for relievers at the same time.
Free-agency decisions loom after Series — Major League Baseball News 10/29/2008
The filing period for free agency has been delayed along with the conclusion of the World Series, so the Mets can't yet know what to make of the free-agent marketplace or, for that matter, their own potential free agents.
Colorado Rockies Rumor Mill: Willie Randolph in Purple Pinstripes? — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/29/2008
There is a flurry of activity here in Denver these days, and it's not about the World Series. The Colorado Rockies have expressed interest in having former Mets skipper Willie Randolph join the staff as bench coach. Randolph was in the hunt for the ...
Mets' Burgos released from Dominican Republic jail — FOXSports.com News for MLB 10/30/2008
New York Mets pitcher Ambiorix Burgos was released from jail Wednesday following a car crash that killed two women. A judge ordered him to pay $57,000 and appear every two weeks before a magistrate until a court date is set. The 24-year-old reliever ...
Burgos released from Dominican Republic jail — Boston.com -- Baseball News 10/30/2008
New York Mets pitcher Ambiorix Burgos was released from jail Wednesday following a car crash that killed two women.
Should Omar Minaya Plan for a Holliday? — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/30/2008
Is Omar planning a Holliday? Well, Met fans should hope so! Matt Holliday in Citi Field next year would help to make the Metropolitan fans get comfy in the new seats. While the cross-town team looks to open the bank on multiple players at the top of ...