mlb.mlb.com - 12/31/2008
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The Mets have acted on their remaining offseason priority, extending highly sought right-hander Derek Lowe a three-year offer for approximately $36 million, according to a report in the New York Times. Citing "people who have been briefed on the discussions" between the Mets and agent Scott ...
Mets offer Lowe three-year deal
theropolitans.com 12/31/2008 — According to Jack Curry of the NY Times , the Mets have offered Derek Lowe a three-year deal worth around $36 million. This backs up a story from Dec. 24 , in which it was noted Lowe and the Mets were "close" on a three- or four-year deal. This would be much lower than the deal Lowe is seeking, ...
Unhappy with Mets' offer, Lowe will keep shopping
sports.yahoo.com 1/2/2009 — According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Derek Lowe is likely to continue shopping for a more desirable offer after the New York Mets presented him with a three-year, $36 million offer on Tuesday, the Boston Globe reported. While some ...
Mets behind in bidding for Lowe
fannation.com 1/4/2009 — Talks are becoming more serious for free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe , the top starter remaining on the market, and while the Mets have been mentioned most prominently as a suitor for Lowe, they appear to be running behind in the game right now. The Mets ...
What Is Derek Lowe Waiting For?
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com 1/6/2009 — Last week, it was reported that the Mets offered Derek Lowe a 3 year/$36 million contract. While this proposal is certainly respectable, it was far less than Lowe expected and as a result, he did not accept the offer. My question is: does he really think there is a better offer out there? ...
Could The Mets Sign Lowe AND Perez?
amazinavenue.com 12/29/2008 — After they patched a couple of gaping holes in their bullpen, the Mets turned their attention to the starting rotation and smart money had them targeting either Derek Lowe or incumbent Oliver Perez. At the time, both players were likely to sign deals ...
Mets target Lowe, but nothing imminent | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 12/24/2008 — NEW YORK -- Outside of general manager Omar Minaya's innermost circle last offseason, the Mets weren't considered players in the Johan Santana trade talks until well into 2008. The Yankees and Red Sox were offering more than their rivals seemed able ...
Source: Mets vs Red Sox for Lowe
nybaseballdigest.com 12/19/2008 — According to a league source with knowledge of the situation, it is looking more and more like the Derek Lowe sweepstakes will come down to the Mets and the Red Sox. Despite reports to the contrary, the Red Sox are not out on Mark Teixeira, they just ...
Note: Don’t Fear the Sawx, Lowe to Mets “Inevitable”
mets-prospectus.com 1/1/2009 — …I am expeting a litte bit of a hold out from Lowe who will probably want more money and I am also expecting the Mets to budge off of their no more than $40 million dollars as I could see them upping their offer from 3 years $36 million(12 mill per) to 3 years $40.5 million(13.5 mill per), but I dea
Starting Pitcher: Sox showing no Interest in Lowe
metsblog.com 12/31/2008 — Last night, according to multiple reports, the Mets offered Derek Lowe a three-year, $36 million contract.
“Lowe recently told a friend that the Red Sox have never showed serious interest in him,” explains John Harper in the Daily News ...
Would Manny/Boras Opt For One-Year Deal? —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/31/2008
Courtesy Yankees 'N More
The longer this Manny Ramirez thing drags without any sign of interested teams beyond the Los Angeles Dodgers, the more we start wondering if Scott Boras and Manny might opt to do a one-year deal. Follow me on ...
Dodgers to add free agent Vargas —
Major League Baseball News 12/31/2008
Days after Brad Penny signed with the Red Sox and Derek Lowe re-engaged in negotiations with the Mets, the Dodgers made a move that could help restock their starting rotation by reportedly agreeing to a deal with Claudio Vargas.
