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.

K-ROD: METS ARE TEAM TO BEAT
nypost.com 12/14/2008 — Francisco Rodriguez didn't waste any time jumping into the middle of the Mets-Phillies rivalry. The Mets' new $37 million closer shrugged off the Mets' September collapses the past two seasons and the Phillies' freshly minted World Series crown...

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.”

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, K-ROD CONTINUE TALKS
nypost.com 12/9/2008 — LAS VEGAS – Mets officials and representatives for Francisco Rodriguez were huddled this morning in attempts to put the last items in place for a contract that will bring the elite closer to New York on a contract in three-year, $37 million range...

Reports: Mets near three-year deal with K-Rod
sports.espn.go.com 12/9/2008 — The Mets are reportedly closing in on a three-year deal for free-agent reliever Francisco Rodriguez.

K-ROD: METS 'GOOD FIT'
nypost.com 11/13/2008 — 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...

Mets Sign K-Rod, Other Updates
phanamanda.blogspot.com 12/10/2008 — The Mets sign Francisco Rodriguez. Other MLB news from the winter meetings.

Mets Close To Signing K-Rod
mlbtraderumors.com 12/9/2008 — According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post , the Mets are on the brink of landing Francisco Rodriguez .  His agent Paul Kinzer is more optimistic than ever.  A deal could be done before the end of the Meetings.

Mets, K-Rod close to deal
theropolitans.com 12/9/2008 — The Mets and free agent closer Francisco Rodriguez are reportedly "close" to agreeing on a deal, supposedly for three years and worth $37 mil.

The Five Best Moves By The Mets Since 2005 — Bleacher Report - MLB 12/22/2008
Since 2005, the New York Mets have gone from a sub-.500 team to one of the elite teams in Major League Baseball. This has been thanks to some incredible trades and signings pulled off by the legendary Omar Minaya. From when it all began, the Pedro ...

Hot Stove Crazy Guys of New York Quiz — Bleacher Report - MLB 12/23/2008
Crazy. Angry. Drunk. Misunderstood. Just plain nuts. Just in time for Christmas here’s a quiz about some of the slightly off-kilter (or slightly insane) characters who have played in New York. The answers will be posted tomorrow. 1. ...

Mets may make run at pitcher Lowe — Major League Baseball News 12/23/2008
A report that surfaced Tuesday stated that the Mets are "deep in negotiations" with Derek Lowe and that he has become their "prime target," though an official offer has yet to be made.

What Has Omar Actually Done? — Bleacher Report - MLB 12/23/2008
(The source material from this piece is from  http://armchairgm.wikia.com/Omar_Minaya  ) Today's post is a little different.  Rather than the usual pontification, I invite you to comment on how you think Omar's done as a GM:  ...

MLB Domino Effect: Which Free Agent Is Going To Sign Next? — Bleacher Report - MLB 12/24/2008
Since the top closer, starter, and hitters have signed, the other free agents will be signing like they are dominoes. New York has been the busiest city this off season, with two teams combined. Francisco Rodriguez signed with the New York Mets and ...