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theropolitans.com - 12/5/2008
Mets Rumors: Mets prefer K-Rod
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Though this may not come at a shock to anyone, Marty Noble reported today on the Hot Stove Blog that the Mets prefer Francisco Rodriguez over any of the free agents or available closers.
hotstove.mlblogs.com - 12/5/2008
Good morning, K-Rod shoppers
— hotstove.mlblogs.com — More trades -- the vast majority apocryphal -- are made in the days preceding the Winter Meetings than at any other time of year. And some of them make sense, too. The reiterated availability of Mariners closer J.J. Putz --... (more) Good morning, K-Rod shoppers

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fannation.com - 12/8/2008
Mets expected to make offer to K-Rod
— fannation.com — LAS VEGAS -- Mets general manager Omar Minaya is meeting Sunday night here with star free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez , and he is expected to make Rodriguez an offer. The exact proposal isn't known but they've been internally discussing a ... (more) Mets expected to make offer to K-Rod

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fannation.com - 12/8/2008
Mets expected to make offer to K-Rod
— fannation.com — LAS VEGAS -- Mets general manager Omar Minaya is meeting Sunday night here with star free agent closer Francisco Rodriguez , and he is expected to make Rodriguez an offer. The exact proposal isn't known but they've been internally discussing a ... (more) Mets expected to make offer to K-Rod

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