nypost.com - 11/13/2008
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K-Rod is looking to pitch in the same town as A-Rod. The Mets will have a new closer next season, and Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez wants to be the guy who fills their most pressing need when free agency starts at midnight tonight. Fresh off a...
bugsandcranks.com - 11/21/2008
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According the K-Rod, the Mets are a good
fit. According to a Mets fan, it might not
be made in heaven.
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K-Rod: Pros and Cons
fannation.com - 11/18/2008
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fannation.com —
The Mets are weighing which top free-agent closer
to pursue -- Francisco Rodriguez or Brian Fuentes --
and while no offer to either appears imminent, indications are strong that Mets people are leaning toward Rodriguez over Fuentes now. Mets ...
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Mets leaning toward K-Rod over Fuentes
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Relief Pitcher: Mets in Good Spot for K-Rod
MetsBlog.com —
... In the New York Post, Bart Hubbuch writes, ‘The Mets will pursue a closer right out of the gate in free agency, with starting pitching, corner outfield help, second base and possibly catcher lower on the list of priorities,’ according to a person familiar with the team’s thinking. ...
Mets Closer Plan Starts With Free Agents
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post says the Mets will pursue a free agent out of the gate, perhaps with Brian Fuentes ranked above Francisco Rodriguez on their list. Still, K-Rod's agent noted that they're not "wedded" to a five-year deal, and he didn't toss the reported $15MM demand out there. Hubbuch believes the Mets will move on to trade targets such as Bobby Jenks and Huston Street if they fail to sign Fuentes or Rodriguez. ...
Catcher: C is a Priority, No it’s Not, Yes it Is
MetsBlog.com —
... Yesterday, in the New York Post, Bart Hubbuch listed catcher as a possibility as well, though it was last on the list, according to a person familiar with the team’s thinking. ...
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AGENT: K-ROD, METS A 'GOOD FIT'
nypost.com 11/11/2008 — Francisco Rodriguez's agent seems to think his client would look awfully nice in a Mets uniform. Paul Kinzer, speaking on WFAN's "Boomer and Carton Show" this morning, said he believes the free-agent closer would be a "good fit" for the Amazin's...
A-Rod.
thesportshernia.typepad.com 12/4/2008 — Ok, so can someone relevant please sign somewhere, anywhere so stuff like this, this, this AND this New Years Eve nugget aren't the only baseball "stories" out there? Thank you. Sincerely, Gerrard Sir HornypantsSports Hernia Sr. Editor & Chief ...
More On K-Rod
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com 11/17/2008 — When the Mets go about choosing which closer to pursue, and potentially extend an offer, not only has K-Rod's velocity diminished over the past few years, but according to Elias Sports Bureau, Rodriguez registered 1-2-3 frames in a career-low 29.2 percent of his innings. That ranks 151st of 253 RP
Mets About To Land K-Rod
hotfootblog.com 12/9/2008 — The Mets are “On The Brink” of signing Francisco Rodriguez. K-Rod’s agent Paul Kinzer, said, “I am more optimistic than I have ever been” about finalizing a deal between the single-season save leader and the Mets.
Mets to go after K-Rod
theropolitans.com 10/23/2008 — If you thought people complained about Billy Wagner, just wait until the Mets have Francisco Rodriguez on the mound (if they land him, of course).
Can 'K-Rod' Still Bring It?
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com 11/15/2008 — Should the Mets still pursue K-Rod? In Lyle Spencer - mlb.com article, according to Paul Kinzer, agent for Francisco 'K-Rod' Rodriguez, "Frankie can still throw 96, 97 [mph] any time he wants to.”
Mets trying to put number on K-Rod
nydailynews.com 11/16/2008 — Francisco Rodriguez was trying to pitch out of trouble against the Red Sox in the playoffs last month, and like other teams in need of a closer, Mets officials watched with some curiosity as K-Rod seemed reluctant to throw his fastball.
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Report : K-Rod Is The New Mets Closer
hotfootblog.com 12/9/2008 — Done deal. Ken Rosenthal is confirming the Francisco Rodriguez deal to the Mets but is adding that the deal will include a $14 million vesting option for a fourth year that would raise the total value of the contract to $51 million.
Mets Make K-Rod 3 Year Offer
hotfootblog.com 12/8/2008 — Mets made Francisco Rodriguez a three offer. A club official said, but are not optimistic about him taking it immediately.
“All of these agents think there is more out there,” the official said. “They’re going to be in for a shock.”
Who's in the Rearview Mirror in 2009? —
Bleacher Report - MLB 11/13/2008
Can the most loyal Mets fan go through another September and listen to all the noise traveling north on the New Jersey Turnpike?
I sure hope not.
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