theropolitans.com - 10/23/2008
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If you thought people complained about Billy Wagner, just wait until the Mets have Francisco Rodriguez on the mound (if they land him, of course).
Mets About To Land K-Rod
hotfootblog.com 12/9/2008 — The Mets are “On The Brink” of signing Francisco Rodriguez. K-Rod’s agent Paul Kinzer, said, “I am more optimistic than I have ever been” about finalizing a deal between the single-season save leader and the Mets.
Mets Make K-Rod 3 Year Offer
hotfootblog.com 12/8/2008 — Mets made Francisco Rodriguez a three offer. A club official said, but are not optimistic about him taking it immediately.
“All of these agents think there is more out there,” the official said. “They’re going to be in for a shock.”
Mets Buy K-Rod and a Chance to Contend in 2009
observer.com 12/10/2008 — From the moment the Mets announced that Billy Wagner would miss the 2010 season, both fans and the media focused on the prize closer of the offseason, Francisco Rodriguez.
With the news that the Mets have agreed to a three-year deal with Rodriguez ...
Report: Mets to sign K-Rod?
nj.com 11/17/2008 — According to this link here, which is a story from a Venezuelan newspaper, Francisco Rodriguez is on his way to New York for a physical exam in advance of signing a contract with the Mets. True? Well, it could be....
Mets trying to put number on K-Rod
nydailynews.com 11/16/2008 — Francisco Rodriguez was trying to pitch out of trouble against the Red Sox in the playoffs last month, and like other teams in need of a closer, Mets officials watched with some curiosity as K-Rod seemed reluctant to throw his fastball.
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Mets Rumors: Mets prefer K-Rod
theropolitans.com 12/5/2008 — 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.
AGENT: K-ROD, METS A 'GOOD FIT'
nypost.com 11/11/2008 — Francisco Rodriguez's agent seems to think his client would look awfully nice in a Mets uniform. Paul Kinzer, speaking on WFAN's "Boomer and Carton Show" this morning, said he believes the free-agent closer would be a "good fit" for the Amazin's...
K-ROD: METS 'GOOD FIT'
nypost.com 11/13/2008 — K-Rod is looking to pitch in the same town as A-Rod. The Mets will have a new closer next season, and Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez wants to be the guy who fills their most pressing need when free agency starts at midnight tonight. Fresh off a...
Mets offer K-Rod
fannation.com 12/9/2008 — LAS VEGAS -- The Mets' opening offer for star free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez was for two years at $12 million plus a makeable vesting option for a third year, people familiar with the talks tell SI.com.
Rodriguez is considered the Mets' top ...
METS, K-ROD CONTINUE TALKS
nypost.com 12/9/2008 — LAS VEGAS Mets officials and representatives for Francisco Rodriguez were huddled this morning in attempts to put the last items in place for a contract that will bring the elite closer to New York on a contract in three-year, $37 million range...
THE RANT —
Newsday.com - Mets 10/23/2008
"The only good thing the Mets bullpen did this year was
Billy Wagner blowing the All-Star Game so the Phillies don't have home-field advantage."
Bad times in Yankeeland —
Subway Squawkers - NY Daily News Blogs 10/23/2008
Between Joba Chamberlain’s arrest, the new A-Rod/Madonna romance rumors, and Derek Jeter hanging out with Roger Clemens, this hasn’t been a good week for the Yankees. Not to mention the Tampa Bay Rays going to the World Series. But hey, ...