newsday.com - 11/18/2008
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Francisco Rodriguez was not in New York over the weekend,
as indicated by that erroneous report out of Venezuela, but he could be here in a matter of days after the Mets sift through his medical information. The same is true for Brian Fuentes, as general manager Omar Minaya works toward packaging offers for the top two free-agent closers on the market.
bizofbaseball.com - 11/17/2008
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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 ...
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Citi Field Name Safe, According to Mets
newsday.com - 11/17/2008
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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 ...
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Mets expected to make offers soon
nydailynews.com - 11/15/2008
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nydailynews.com —
The Mets officially began shopping for a closer
Friday, touching base with the agents for Francisco Rodriguez...
and Brian Fuentes on the first day of free agency, but they apparently are in no hurry to buy.
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Mets open their search for new closer
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Rumor Rundown: Pedro, K-Rod and Fuentes
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog —
... The Mets are yet to receive the medical reports for Francisco Rodriguez or Brian Fuentes. This means the possibility of proposed deals will have to wait, as the team will want to look at the medical report before making any contract offers. So even with the news that they're set to make offers this week, I think it will be a while before Omar Minaya gets any traction under his tires. Sit back, relax and enjoy November. Things will start to pick up next month.
Mets waiting on Medical reports before they talk dollars............
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog —
According to David Lennon of Newsday, the Mets have no formal offer on the table for K-Rod or Fuentes.
The Mets are waiting for medical reports for the two pitchers. The next step after that is sought of a interview process with the players and their agents...
Lennon says it can happen later this week or maybe before Thanksgiving....
Stay tuned! ...
Mets Targeting K-Rod, Fuentes
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Adam Rubin, David Lennon, and Jon Heyman each provide info on the Mets' search for a closer today. Let's take a look.
Rubin talked to Francisco Rodriguez's agent Paul Kinzer, who says that due to a paperwork mixup, he still doesn't have K-Rod's medical records from the Angels. Once Kinzer gets those, the Mets and other teams will review K-Rod's history. Rubin says Brian Fuentes might do a tour before signing, but there are no plans for Rodriguez to visit New York.
Lennon says ...
Mets/K Rod crash course but not done there...
Mets Fever —
... Francisco Rodriguez was not in New York over the weekend, as indicated by that erroneous report out of Venezuela, but he could be here in a matter of days after the Mets sift through his medical information. source Newsday ...
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Pedro, Mets return gig unlikely —
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Three weeks after Pedro Martinez filed for free agency, his agent has repeated essentially what former Mets coach Guy Conti said last month -- that Martinez wants to extend his career and return to the Mets. Interest reiterated hardly is interest ...
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