nydailynews.com - 11/16/2008
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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.
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 - 11/15/2008
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newsday.com —
The Mets were content to watch Friday from
their Citi Field offices as the Yankees made good...
on their promise of a shock-and-awe first offer to free agent CC Sabathia. With a starting point of six years and roughly $140 million, the Steinbrenners need ...
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Source: Mets won't bid for Sabathia -
fannation.com - 11/18/2008
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fannation.com —
The Mets are weighing which top free-agent closer
to pursue -- Francisco Rodriguez or Brian Fuentes --...
and while no offer to either appears imminent, indications are strong that Mets people are leaning toward Rodriguez over Fuentes now. Mets ...
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Mets leaning toward K-Rod over Fuentes
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Mets Concerned About K-Rod's Velocity
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... A legitimate concern that every ball club should be scrutinizing but not something a player's agent(s) are ever keen to be publicized. And in another article updated last night, Harper published their immediate response: ...
Agents Are Honest
Lookout Landing —
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K-Rod's agent, Paul Kinzer, insists that such talk is misinformed. He says that Rodriguez is more comfortable throwing his fastball at lower velocities because it gives him better command.
"I saw him hit 96 (mph) twice and 97 once late in the season when he needed a big out against Raul Ibanez with the Mariners," Kinzer said Saturday. "The velocity is there when he needs to reach back for it. He told me he's just more comfortable around 92-93.
Francisco Rodriguez fastballs, 2008: 638 Francisco ...
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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....
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nydailynews.com 11/16/2008 — Mets trying to put number on K-Rod Posted on 11-15-2008 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 ...
Mets' offer to K-Rod not in place just yet
newsday.com 11/18/2008 — 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 ...
The Mets favoring K Rod today?
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com 11/19/2008 — Francisco Rodriguez seems to be in the Mets radar if they can sign him for only 3 years guaranteed. Doubt that will happen.
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, 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...
K-ROD: METS ARE TEAM TO BEAT
nypost.com 12/14/2008 — Francisco Rodriguez didn't waste any time jumping into the middle of the Mets-Phillies rivalry. The Mets' new $37 million closer shrugged off the Mets' September collapses the past two seasons and the Phillies' freshly minted World Series crown...
Sox's Lugo could remain fit for Tigers —
Major League Baseball News 11/16/2008
The long-lingering possibility of a match between the Red Sox and Tigers on two extra players still seems to have some life. A potential swap could send shortstop Julio Lugo to Detroit in exchange for one of the Tigers' back-end starters, reportedly ...
