The Mets will have roughly $26 million to spend on free agent this winter, with a number of major salaries coming off the books.

The Mets picked up the $12 million option on the contract of Carlos Delgado for the 2009 season on Friday.

Mets' GM Omar Minaya has been watching the World Series and believes that the rival Phillies have a chance to be very good for a long time.

The Mets believe they have a deep enough farm system to trade some of their prospects for a reliever, rather than throw money at high-priced free agents.

The Mets could look at signing free agent outfielder Juan Rivera if they aren't able to re-sign Fernando Tatis.

The Mets are reportedly targeting both Derek Lowe and Brian Fuentes as free agents signings this winter.

Jake Peavy is increasingly likely to be traded by the Padres, but it is equally unlikely that he will end up in New York.

The Phillies, Mets, Yankees and Blue Jays are being mentioned as possible suitors, in addition to the Dodgers, for potential free-agent outfielder Manny Ramirez.

Now that the Dodgers have been eliminated from the playoffs, Manny Ramirez is beginning to think about free agency.

The market for Manny Ramirez is still unclear, but there are a few teams that are popping their heads up.

The Mets could go after Derek Lowe this winter as they look to fortify their pitching rotation heading into the 2009 season.

While playing second base in the Arizona Fall League, Daniel Murphy of the New York Mets has been very productive at the plate.

Carlos Beltran and his wife Jessica renewed their wedding vows along with Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony on Sunday in Las Vegas, according to People.

2008 Record: 89-73 2008 Pythagorean Record: 89-73 FIC Rank: 3rd 2nd in NL East 2008 Payroll: $137.

Mets' Manager Jerry Manuel says that selfishness will not be tolerated as the team looks to rebound from back-to-back late season collapses.

Jerry Manuel believes that the Mets will only improve if they figure out where they failed.

The Mets have agreed to a deal to retain Jerry Manuel as manager, FoxSports.

Former Mets' manager Bobby Valentine is reported interested in re-joining the team if they opt to fire Jerry Manuel.

The Mets made Jerry Manuel an offer of a two-year extension, according to sources, but thus far have been unable to come to terms.

GM Omar Minaya was given a new contract Thursday that runs through 2012, a deal that comes four days after the Mets were eliminated from post-season contention in the final game of the season.

The Mets have scheduled a telephone news conference on Thursday to announce a new contract for general manager Omar Minaya.

Johan Santana had left knee surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus, Jon Heyman's SI.

John Maine had successful surgery to remove a lesion behind his right shoulder socket and should be throwing this winter as per his normal off-season routine.