nydailynews.com - 11/16/2008
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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 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 -
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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Mets Concerned About K-Rod's Velocity
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... "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..."
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. ...
Agents Are Honest
Lookout Landing —
... 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. ...
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Relief Pitcher: What is going on with K-Rod
metsblog.com 11/17/2008 — “ Francisco Rodriguez and his representatives will come to New York early this week to take some physical exams,” according to Mets beat reporter Rich Coutinho, citing ‘sources,’ on his blog for 1050 ESPN Radio ’
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K-Rod's Agent Speaks
mlbtraderumors.com 11/11/2008 — Francisco Rodriguez 's agent, Paul Kinzer, appeared on WFAN this morning . Justin Terranova of the New York Post relays his comments.
Kinzer says there are "three to four" teams in the running for K-Rod besides the Mets. He ...
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....
Agents Are Honest
lookoutlanding.com 11/17/2008 — Daily News :
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 ...
Relief Pitcher: K-Rod will be Flexible
metsblog.com 11/6/2008 — … as i have been writing, the early buzz in baseball seems to be that free-agent RHP Francisco Rodriguez will likely seek a five-year deal worth around $15 million per season …
Nevertheless, last week, in a report for ...
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 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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News: Mets sign Francisco Rodriguez
metsblog.com 12/9/2008 — According to SNY , “The Mets have agreed to terms with reliever Francisco Rodriguez on a three-year contract worth $37 million, pending a physical.”
Mets sign Francisco Rodriguez -- pending physical
theropolitans.com 12/9/2008 — According to a the Associated Press , the Mets and free agent Francisco Rodriguez have agreed to a three-year deal, with a vesting option for a fourth year. The deal is supposedly worth $37 million, plus incentives. The vesting option would likely ...
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 ...
