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Mets-Citi-Blog: Castillo seems like a Met for '09
Well, like it or not, Luis Castillo is looking more and more like the 2nd baseman for the Mets in 2009 unless something sweet pops up for Omar Minaya. Newsday reports that based on the lack of second base possibilities and the fact Minaya is so gung ho for pitching, ...
Mets-Citi-Blog: Castillo seems like a Met for '09
Citi Field Name Safe, According to Mets
Citi Field Name Safe, According to Mets
bizofbaseball.com — Is this name safe on the new Mets stadium? Just over two years ago, the New York... Mets announced that they had reached an agreement with Citigroup for the naming rights to their new ballpark slated to open in 2009 for a record $400 million over 20 years, or $20 million annually. The ... (more) Citi Field Name Safe, According to Mets
METS' CASTILLO DRIVEN TO SECURE 2ND CHANCE
METS' CASTILLO DRIVEN TO SECURE 2ND CHANCE
nypost.com — This is a story about second base and, Luis Castillo hopes, second chances. To their fans' anguish,... Mets officials have persistently said they plan on having Castillo as their second baseman in 2009. In part that is because the Mets are obsessing... (more) METS' CASTILLO DRIVEN TO SECURE 2ND CHANCE
Mets expected to make offers soon
newsday.com — The Mets' true offseason strategy will reveal itself this week when general manager Omar Minaya finally extends... offers to his top free-agent targets. A person familiar with the situation did not specify which day Minaya will deliver the numbers to ... (more) Mets expected to make offers soon
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