Yankees still open to Pettitte's return
Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees Blog —
... lately -- though there's been no movement off the club's $10.5 million stance (or Pettitte's stance, for that matter). But the fact that they are still talking provides some hope that a deal could get done.Very interesting. If Pettitte still wants to pitch, you better believe he's still talking with the Yankees. There hasn't been much talk between Pettitte and other teams. As for Garcia, the Mets can have him. Update - 9:01 p.m.: And the Mets just got him.
Mets To Sign Freddy Garcia
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
According to the New York Daily News the Mets have agreed to sign Freddy Garcia.
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News Mets Sign Garcia
MetsBlog.com —
Adam Rubin of the Daily News reports the Mets and free-agent RHP Freddy Garcia have agreed on a minor-league contract.
According to Rubin, the deal could reach as much as $9 million due to incentives.
Reports: Mets Sign Garcia, Ricketts to buy Cubs
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes —
According to this report, the NY Mets have signed or will sign Freddy Garcia to a minor league deal. Garcia had been considering the Yankees as well; had he signed, it would have likely forced Andy Pettitte out. The closer it gets to Spring Training, the more it seems like Pettitte really is the only option the Yankees want to consider, though Pettitte apparently wants more money and the Yankees aren't biting. *** In other news, the Ricketts family has won the bidding war to buy the Chicago Cubs. Perhaps new ownership will spur the Cubs ...
News: Mets Sign Freddy Garcia
MetsBlog.com —
According to Adam Rubin at the Daily News, the Mets have signed RHP Freddy Garcia to a minor-league deal.
The deal is rumored to be in the area of $8-$9 million if Garcia makes the team and earns his incentives.
…of course, as soon as i write that omar’s backup options are dwindling, he goes and picks up a potentially decent pitcher who will be fighting to earn a spot in the rotation…
Mets Sign Garcia to a Minor League Deal
Mets Fever —
... Adam Rubin of the Daily News is reporting on his blog that the Mets have come to an agreement on a minor league deal with starting pitcher Freddy Garcia. The deal could be worth as much as $8 or $9 million if he makes the team and reaches certain incentive points. ...
Garcia chose Mets
Let's Go Yankees Blog —
I actually don't surprise to hear Garcia goes to Mets. For Garcia, Mets is a better choice than Yankees if you put yourself in Garcia's shoes. At this point of his career, it's better for me to choose national team instead of American league East team. Yankees also have a deeper rotation than Mets, so Garcia will have better chances to break into Mets' team. ...
Freddy Garcia to sign with the Mets
MetsCitiBlog —
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Adam Rubin at the NY Daily News is reporting that Freddy Garcia has agreed to a minor league deal with the Mets. According to Rubin, the deal is loaded with incentives that could reach up to $8-9 million for the year if Garcia reaches them all. In the end, it seems that the Mets beat out the Yankees, Rangers, and White Sox for Garcia's services. This is a great signing for the Mets, especially because it seems to be a minor league deal as the Daily News is reporting. The Mets need to sign a couple ...
Freddy G in NYC
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog —
The Mets have signed Freddy Garcia to a minor-league deal. According to Adam Rubin, if Garcia makes the majors and surpasses the incentives in his contract, he can earn up to $9 million. Woah. I'm glad the Mets landed Garcia, as I think he'll be beneficial in the long run. Still, that's a lot of dough. If they're willing to pay Garcia $9 million for one season, I don't understand why they're unwilling to pay more for a better pitcher for a few years. Update -- 9:17 p.m.: It's back. Breathe easier? ...
Garcia to Sign With Mets
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
Adam Rubin of the Daily News is reporting that the Mets and Freddy Garcia has agreed to a minor-league deal. He also reports that if Garcia reaches all of his incentives the deal could be worth as much a $8-$9 million. ...
Mets Sign Garcia
Hot Foot —
According to Adam Rubin at the Daily News via Mets Blog, the Mets have signed SP Freddy Garcia to a minor league contract.
According to Rubin, the deal has incentives worth up to $9 million.
This is an important signing.
While, like most, I prefer Ben Sheets to Oliver Perez, I think the number of arms signed is more important than the arms signed at this point.
If they were depending on Tim Redding to be the fifth starter without any proven ...
Booing Freddy Garcia Just Got Even Easier
The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae —
Because Freddy signed with the Mets. The righthander agreed to a minor-league deal with the Mets tonight,
the Daily News has learned. It's believed he can earn as much as $8
million to $9 million if he makes the team and reaches all of his
incentives. What's ...
Mets sign RHP Freddy Garcia - Rotation still needs help
Mets Tailgate —
... The Mets signed right-handed starting pitcher Freddy Garcia to a minor league deal, according to Adam Rubin at the Daily News. Reportedly, Garcia can make as much as $8-9 million if he makes the team and reaches a bunch of incentives. Those better be some lofty incentives if the Mets are to pay $8 million to a guy who has pitched a combined 78 innings (majors and minors) over the last 2 seasons due to injury. ...
Shadows Searching in the Night
South Side Sox —
... Just as I was beginning to write a piece advocating the White Sox pick up a number a former All-Stars on minor league or near-league-minimum contracts, Freddy Garcia, the Sox second possible scrap heap pick-up for the rotation, has agreed to terms with the Mets. Garcia's deal is a minor league deal, which means it's non-guaranteed, but reportedly carries incentives which could raise his salary to near 8 figures. ...
Freddy Garcia is a Met
priced out of the citi. —
According to Adam Rubin of The Daily News, it appears as though FA pitcher Freddy Garcia has agreed to a minor league deal with the team from Queens. If Garcia makes the team, he can earn upwards of $9 million in incentives. Welcome to Queens Freddy. If per chance you're friends with Alan Jackson, can you have him record a little recruitment message for Ben Sheets?
Freddy G Picks Mets
My Pinstripes —
... The Daily News is reporting that Freddy Garcia has chosen to sign a minor league deal with the Mets. It makes perfect sense to us, since Garcia has a better chance of cracking the Mets rotation than he does the Yankees. ...
Freddy Garcia goes to the Mets. Yanks miss out…
Zell's Pinstripe Blog —
This isn’t going to the ruin the off-season by any means, but I thought it would have been nice to obtain a pitcher who could add more depth to the Yankees rotation. Now I will be forced to root against Freddy, because he is a Met. Haha. This definitely increases the Yankees chances of bringing in Andy Pettitte or Ben Sheets. Adam Rubin from NY Daily News: Garcia lands with Mets Freddy Garcia is a Met. The righthander agreed to a minor-league deal with the Mets tonight, the Daily News has learned. It’s believed he can earn as much as $8 million to $9 million if he makes ...
MLB Rumor Mill: $18M for Howard?
MVN Outsider —
... Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News reported on Thursday night that the Mets have reached a minor league deal with free agent starter Freddy Garcia, who could earn up to $9 million if he makes the team and hits all of the incentives benchmarks in the deal. The 32 year-old right-hander went 1-1 with a 4.20 ERA in a brief stint with the Tigers late last season, and still has plenty left in the tank if he can stay healthy. However, Garcia and earlier addition Tim Redding are far from sure things, and the Mets still need one more proven starter to shore up the ...
