nydailynews.com - 12/16/2008
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Mel Stottlemyre was J.J. Putz's pitching coach last season in Seattle and knows enough about him to believe that he can thrive in New York. The one adjustment that bears watching, though, is how Putz reacts to being a setup man.
theropolitans.com - 12/13/2008
nypost.com - 12/18/2008
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nypost.com —
Jerry Manuel is putting the egos of his
two new All-Star relievers to the test next season....
The Mets manager revealed yesterday that Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz will share the closing duties next season, a plan that could cause fireworks...
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K-ROD, PUTZ WILL BOTH GET CHANCES
blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com - 12/16/2008
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blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com —
Word out of the J.J. Putz camp is
that the former Mariner closer is willing to be...
the setup man for Francisco Rodriguez with the Mets, which is what New York had in mind when the Mets traded for him.
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Putz and the Mets - one year and out?
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Mets Interested In Tim Redding
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Add another pitcher to the Mets' list. According to Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News, the Mets have expressed interest in new free agent Tim Redding. Redding was non-tendered by the Nationals on Friday after they failed to work out a deal with the Rockies. ...
Starting Pitcher: Too Many Names for One Title
MetsBlog.com —
... That said, according to Anthony McCarron in the Daily News, ‘The Mets have expressed interest in free-agent RHP Tim Redding.’ ...
J.J. Putz as a set up man
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog —
J.J. Putz was an All Star closer only two years ago. Now he'll be the primary set up man for another All Star closer. Coming off of seeing years of Billy Wagner sometimes pitching in a non-save situation, I must say I'm a little worried. Mel Stottlemyre seems to agree with me. Anthony McCarron talked to Stottlemyre about Putz, since he was Seattle's pitching coach last year. His mentality is that of a closer," Stottlemyre said. "If I had any question marks about how he handles New York, it's adjusting to the new role. J.J. ...
Note: K-Rod introduced on Wed, Putz on Thurs.
MetsBlog.com —
... Speaking of Putz, read Anthony McCarron’s report for the Daily News, during which he talks about the pitcher with M’s pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, who says, ‘Putz will handle the attention very well. That’s one of his strong points. He’s probably looking forward to it. If he adjusts well to that setup role, we’re talking about a club that no one will want to face late in the game.” ...
Tuesday's Frosty Mug
Brew Crew Ball —
... offered four years, the Royals may be willing to do so too, but Fox is reporting he's about to agree to terms with the Braves. Elsewhere on the hot stove:
Astros: Signed Jason Michaels to a one year deal worth $750,000.
Cubs: Signed Joey Gathright to a one car jump year deal.
Mariners: are believed to be interested in Taiwanese lefty Fu-Te Ni, who became available somewhat suddenly when his Taiwanese team folded.
Mets: May be interested in signing Tim Redding.
Orioles: Have been linked to Randy Wolf ...
What Omar is Looking For
Jorge Says No! —
Right now, the Mets only have three starters that are penciled into the 2009 rotation-Santana, Pelfrey, and Maine. By all accounts, it seems as though the Mets would like to give Jonathan Niese a chance to win the final rotation spot, but even with Niese the Mets are still one starter short. So who are they looking at? -Tim Redding? -Randy Wolf? -Re-Sign Oliver Perez? What do they all three of these pitchers have in common? Each ...
Philly killer - Redding
Mets Fever —
... old teams did not offer them 2009 contracts, the Mets have expressed interest in Tim Redding, according to another baseball official. Redding was 10-11 with a 4.95 ERA for the Nationals last season, making 33 starts and pitching 182 innings. Redding, 31 in February, is 34-51 with a 4.92 ERA in parts of seven seasons with the Astros, Padres, Yankees and Nats. He might be attractive to the Mets because he was 3-1 with a 3.41 ERA in five starts against the Phillies last season. source Daily News ...
Mets have interest in LHP Randy Wolf & RHP Tim Redding
MetsCitiBlog —
... is a person of interest for the Mets as well. The Daily News believes the Mets are looking at Redding because of some limited success against the Phillies (3-1 against them last year). Redding is the ultimate picture of mediocrity. He is quite simply, not much. He isn't even left handed either. ...
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J.J. Putz Trade Examined
rotoauthority.com 12/12/2008 — Mets GM Omar Minaya pulled off a blockbuster trade Monday , adding J.J. Putz , Sean Green , and Jeremy Reed to the organization. Let's take a look at the fantasy baseball ramifications.
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Baseball | Putz happy to be in New York
seattletimes.nwsource.com 12/19/2008 — J. J. Putz was honest: He would like to be closing games next season rather than setting up someone else's saves. Still, the former Mariners...
Mariners deal Putz in blockbuster trade | Mariners.com: News
seattle.mariners.mlb.com 12/11/2008 — LAS VEGAS -- Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik reached double figures in his first trade. A blockbuster, 12-player, three-team swap Wednesday night landed the Mariners seven players, including strong-armed, fleet-footed center fielder ...
Mets Closing in on Mariners’ Putz
nytimes.com 12/11/2008 — Omar Minaya was working Wednesday night to complete a three-team trade that would net J. J. Putz from the Seattle Mariners. >
Putz chooses winning over closing
nydailynews.com 12/19/2008 — J.J. Putz, the Mets' new setup man, said all the right things Thursday as the club formally introduced him in a press conference at the team's clubhouse at Citi Field. But it's clear that closing was Putz's first choice.
Quote: Putz is Happy to join K-Rod and Mets
metsblog.com 12/11/2008 — According to our friend Joel Lipsky, following tonight’s press conference, Omar Minaya was asked if it will be a problem asking J.J. Putz to be a set-up man, to which he responded, “If it is, that’s a good problem to have.”
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The Top 10 Overpaid MLB Players —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/16/2008
This slideshow is going to cover the most overpaid players in Major League Baseball. It includes players like Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki, Andy Pettite, Richie Sexson, Carlos Beltran, and others.
The reason being is these players haven't lived up to ...
Who Is Sean Green? —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/17/2008
Last week Omar Minaya made a monumental trade that shuffled 12 players amongst three different teams. The most notable acquisition for the Mets out of the deal was their new set-up man J.J. Putz.
However, along with Putz came a player by the name ...
