newsday.com - 1/11/2009
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The Mets remain confident that they'll eventually land
one of their top two choices to upgrade the starting rotation - either Derek Lowe or Oliver Perez. A survey of the baseball landscape indicates that the Mets' confidence is well-founded.
theropolitans.com - 1/12/2009
metsblog.com - 1/13/2009
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metsblog.com —
During tonight’s Hot Stove show on the MLB
Network, SI.com’s Jon Heyman said the Mets offered free-agent...
LHP Oliver Perez a three-year deal, ‘worth close to $30 million.’ Heyman says the Mets are discouraged by negotiations ...
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Starting Pitcher: Mets offer 3-yr Deal to Perez
hotfootblog.com - 1/8/2009
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hotfootblog.com —
Maybe the Mets and their fans don’t want
to bring Oliver Perez back because he reminds them...
of three years that have all ended tragically. Perhaps, it’s because they are afraid of his inconsistencies. Yet, he is a better option to ...
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Perez Over Lowe, In Brief
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Mets Confident About Rotation
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Newsday's Ken Davidoff writes that "the Mets remain confident that they'll eventually land one of their top two choices" for their rotation: Derek Lowe or Oliver Perez. ...
Mets still confident
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog —
Ken Davidoff: The Mets remain confident that they'll eventually land one of their top two choices to upgrade the starting rotation - either Derek Lowe or Oliver Perez.He then goes on to look around baseball for teams that were searching for starters this year, and brings up quotes and signings that show the market for these two isn't very good. Still, I'm yet to hear any Ben Sheets rumors for the Mets. Obviously, no team would sign this guy long term, due to his knack for getting hurt, but a two-year deal may make sense for a few, ...
Mets likely to get Lowe or Perez
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog —
According to David Davidoff of Newsday, the Mets will make a big push for Derek Lowe or Oliver Perez. The Mets feel confident that they acquire one of the them . Yesterday in the ...
Suday's Lowe and Perez rumors....
Mets Fever —
... The Mets remain confident that they'll eventually land one of their top two choices to upgrade the starting rotation - either Derek Lowe or Oliver Perez. A survey of the baseball landscape indicates that the Mets' confidence is well-founded. source Newsday ...
Starting Pitcher: Mets still confident in One of Two
MetsBlog.com —
... love to now how they feel now…
Later that night, Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com said the Mets are now pessimistic about their chances of signing Lowe, though they are reluctant to offer him a guaranteed fourth year.
Nevertheless, “The Mets remain confident that they’ll eventually land one of their top two choices to upgrade the starting rotation - either Derek Lowe or Oliver Perez,” writes Ken Davidoff in Newsday.
…there had been conflicting reports last week about ...
Monday's Frosty Mug
Brew Crew Ball —
... in balloting for Community Prospect #13. Balloting closes at noon today, and I'm hoping to open the voting for #14 sometime around noon.
On the hot stove:
Braves: Will reportedly sign Kenshin Kawakami.
Cubs: Are reportedly close to a deal with 40-year-old Japanese pitcher Ken Takahashi.
Dodgers: Signed Shawn Estes to a minor league deal.
Marlins: Have reportedly been talking to Pedro Martinez about coming to Miami.
Mets: Newsday is reporting the Mets will likely sign either Oliver Perez or Derek Lowe. They ...
Starting Pitcher: Mets confident in One of Two
MetsBlog.com —
... i’d love to now how they feel now…
Later that night, Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com said the Mets are now pessimistic about their chances of signing Lowe, though they are reluctant to offer him a guaranteed fourth year.
Nevertheless, “The Mets remain confident that they’ll eventually land one of their top two choices to upgrade the starting rotation - either Lowe or Oliver Perez,” writes Ken Davidoff in Newsday.
…there had been conflicting reports last week about ...
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longislandmetfan.blogspot.com 1/13/2009 — I can understand the Mets apprehension of the years and dollars Lowe did sign for (reportedly 4 years/$60M = $15M/year). That being said, there is a part of me that is wondering if Omar played this out exactly like he wanted. . Was Ollie Perez, and not Derek Lowe, really the pitcher he wanted?
Lowe or Perez?
metsgeek.com 1/13/2009 — The Mets signing of Tim Redding to at least compete for the fifth spot in the rotation pretty much confirms something that fans knew all along: the Mets will not sign both Derek Lowe and Oliver Perez . It is likely that one or the other will sign. ...
The Low Down On Lowe And The Mets
hotfootblog.com 12/19/2008 — The battle for Lowe will be between the Mets and the Red Sox... “Derek Lowe is the top guy they (the Mets) wanna get. Then Oliver Perez, then Randy Wolf. They wanna get one of those three guys to fill their fourth spot. Then the fifth spot they have some other choices like Tim Redding or Freddy ...
Mets waiting to talk to Lowe, Perez
fannation.com 12/19/2008 — The Mets are waiting for agent Scott Boras to finish off the Mark Teixeira Sweepstakes before they seriously engage Boras in negotiations for their top two pitching targets, Derek Lowe and Oliver Perez . The Mets are hoping to sign one top pitcher. ...
Mets waiting to talk to Lowe, Perez
fannation.com 12/19/2008 — The Mets are waiting for agent Scott Boras to finish off the Mark Teixeira Sweepstakes before they seriously engage Boras in negotiations for their top two pitching targets, Derek Lowe and Oliver Perez .
The Mets are hoping to sign one top pitcher. ...
Santana's Cy of relief —
NYDailyNews.com - Baseball 1/11/2009
With Tim Redding slated to undergo a physical examination Monday, and either Derek Lowe or Oliver Perez still likely to fill the remaining opening in the Mets' rotation, Johan Santana quietly has gone through his winter in preparation for an encore.
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Does Tim Redding Equal Oliver Perez? —
Bleacher Report - MLB 1/11/2009
Yesterday, the Mets and Tim Redding came to terms on a one-year/$2.25 million contract that could be worth up to $3 million if incentive bonuses are reached. Redding, a right-handed pitcher, will likely be the No. 5 starter for the Mets, who are ...
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