Report on K-Rod to Mets might not have been that far off
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... . The Ledger's Dan Graziano says he is hearing similar things . While the Venezuelan story was in fact wrong to report K-Rod was in New York getting a checked out by Mets' doctors, perhaps its sources, which claimed a deal was close, weren't entirely off the mark. Stay tuned. Ya gotta believe eddie
Mets/K Rod crash course but not done there...
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... This may be a where-there's-smoke kind of thing, but the people I've talked to today about this seem to think the Mets are locked in on Rodriguez and are working to sign him to a deal that's three years long and might include some sort of vesting option for a fourth year -- an option that could make it look good from the player's side. Source Dan Graziano -Star Ledger ...
Francisco Rodriguez K-Rod update-Rumors
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Well I guess today K Rod will be the flavor. Looks like the New York Mets might be leaning towards K Rod. There is some thought that the Mets might be able to sign him for the same yearly salary as Brian Fuentes. The Mets would like to keep it to 3 years guaranteed. I doubt they will be able to achieve that. Read the Latest here
Mets closing in on K-Rod 3 years 37M could be done within 24 hours
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... seems like he is happy that the Mets guaranteed the 3rd year. Didnt some team pay over 40 million for Francisco Cordero? Wow ..Mets must love the fact the economy is in a down swing. Of course if you look at what his agent wanted to begin with ,5 years 75m the closer if he signs this contract will be still a young 29 when he can get another insane deal . Read the latest on the offer here Also read K Rod agent's comments ...
Latest Derek Lowe rumor. 5 teams show interest including the Mets
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... after there absurd signing of A J Burnett of over 80 Million. If either the Angels or the Red Sox sign Texieria, that team might drop out. If the Red Sox do sign him the Mets chances might improve base on the fact that Lowe as mentioned he rather be on the East coast might be a free agent that does not sign until sometime in Jan. Read the latest courtesy of Jon Heyman here
Mets Notes John Maine fires back at the Phils. Mets intererested in Daniel Cabrera.
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I guess the media needs a story so now they got John Maine on record responding to the Phils Cole Hamels. The title of the story is basically telling the Phillies to shut up but of course no one ever said that. As usual the media is doing its job in trying to sell papers. Read what Maine actually said here Also Omar Minaya mentioned in the story that the Mets have some interest in ...
Mets mail bag
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... topics including something you never hear about . The Mets left field situation. People seem to have issues with the Tatis/Murphy platoon which honestly I do as well. He also takes questions on Jake Peavy and Ty Wiggington . He never seems to answer my questions on the lack of any pop on the Mets bench. Check it out here
With Perez deal done Mets will pass on Manny and Abreu.
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... Joel Sherman , who broke the Perez signing, now says the Mets interest lies in a possible lefty set up man and maybe a cheapy right handed hitter that can come off the bench. His story you can read ...
K Rod ready to have the season start.
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... Rod knows how the team self destructed the last 2 years and is ready to change that. The article also mentions that over the last 6 years that K Rod has spent only 1 time on the DL. Lets hope he does not add to that total this year. I just wish that he was not pitching in the WBC in March. To check out the rest of the article you can read it here
Panoramic View of Citi Field /Shea Nu
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... If your need to view shots of Shea NU rival mine check out this panoramic view that the NY Times as placed on there website. These were taken before the St Johns game. ...
Jerry Manuel looking for something that is not there
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The term is killer instinct. Jerry Manuel discusses it in an article over at the NY Daily News The Mets seem to be fresh out of that. They have been for 2 years. This year is starting off the same. The team lacks the ability to finish. The Mets had a lead last night and John Maine let them back in. This killer instinct is something the Mets need to find. They need to be able to believe they are in it to the end. They might think they ...
Mets to enjoy off day and 1st place. The Subway shot by Daniel Murphy
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... last nights crazy game the Mets I am sure could use a day to chill. Well sort of since some of the Mets will be hiking it up to Greenwich CT tonight for a function. David Wright gets a day off which I am sure it will be appreciated. He struck out 4 times for the first time in his career last night. David has played in the Mets games so far. You see the Murphy Shot? check out the Subway Shot here ...
Instant Replay Seems to be working
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Yes I think its working and not because the Mets have been 5 for 5 in calls. Adam Rubin at the Daily News has a fantastic article that he posted late last night that he intereviewed Jimmie Lee Solomon, Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations regarding instant replay. They discuss the Sheffield home run and how long it took. I agree with the fact that it took too long but I also agree if it takes an extra minute or 2 to get the call right ...
Wally Backman to manage Single A
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... A lot of fans love Backman and his style of play and it might bode well for the Mets to have that type of Manager to mold the boys that come up the ranks. ...
