Free agency isn't the only avenue the Mets are exploring to find a closer this offseason.
They reportedly have interest in the Houston's Jose Valverde, Colorado's Huston Street, Seattle's J.J. Putz, and Bobby Jenks of the White Sox.
New York's bullpen this past season had a 4.25 ERA, which ranked 13th in the National League.
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Raul Ibanez remains high on the list of at least three playoff-caliber teams, with the Cubs, Phillies, and Mets each talking to his agent this week.
Mariners' GM Jack Zduriencik talked to Ibanez’s agent but was returning the call, not making an offer.
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Nov 27, 2008 10:46 AM EST
Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes is reportedly looking for a three-year deal worth $10 to $11 million annually, a price that has shocked the interested Mets.
Even though the price tag is a bit high, the Mets are reportedly still interested in the former Colorado closer.
New York general manager Omar Minaya contacted the agents for Francisco Rodriguez and Fuentes on Tuesday.
"Right now we're talking with the agents," Omar Minaya said Wednesday. "But we are getting a pretty good idea as far as what terms they're looking for. Once we get an idea of the terms they're looking for, we have a better idea what we think it's going to take to get these guys done - understanding that markets do change, and they fluctuate.
"Right now we're in the early stages. My understanding is a lot of clubs are reevaluating this market, more so because of the unfortunate financial strain that is going on not only in baseball but throughout the world."
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Mets Nov 2008 Archive
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Los Angeles Times | Nov 27, 2008
The agent for free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez won't start discussions with teams until the winter meetings begin in two weeks.
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New York Post | Nov 26, 2008
The Mets initiated talks with free agent closers Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes on Tuesday, according to sources on both ends of the negotiations.
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FoxSports | Nov 26, 2008
Andy Pettitte has spoken more than once with his former manager Joe Torre about joining the Dodgers.
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SI.com | Nov 26, 2008
Omar Minaya, the GM of the New York Mets, began reaching out to the agents for free-agent closers Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes.
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New York Post | Nov 25, 2008
The Mets, contrary to published reports, only received the medical charts of free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez on Monday afternoon.
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New York Daily News | Nov 24, 2008
The Mets are still looking to bolster their starting rotation, and an interesting trade possibilty involves Tampa Bay's Edwin Jackson.
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Los Angeles Times | Nov 24, 2008
Free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal told El Caribe that he would return from his native Dominican Republic to the United States on Monday to sign a contract.
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SI.com | Nov 23, 2008
The Braves, Dodgers, and Mets are believed to be among teams that have inquired about Rangers starting pitchers Kevin Millwood and Vicente Padilla.
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New York Daily News | Nov 23, 2008
Derek Lowe is becoming a hotter commodity on the free agent market than the Mets expected, and they are reportedly considering passing on the pitcher.
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MLB.com | Nov 22, 2008
The recent downturn in the United States economy has affected Citigroup, but the Mets claim that the company will still fulfill their naming rights deal.
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New York Post | Nov 21, 2008
The Mets are searching for a closer, but don't appear willing to give anyone a deal longer than three years.
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SI.com | Nov 21, 2008
Derek Lowe is drawing interest from a long list of teams, including the Mets, Braves, Phillies, Giants, Mariners, Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers.
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New York Post | Nov 21, 2008
Second baseman Luis Castillo would love to be given a second chance by the Mets.
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Rocky Mountain News | Nov 21, 2008
The Mets have targeted Seattle closer J.J. Putz as their priority.
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SI.com | Nov 21, 2008
The Mets are not satisfied with their catching tandem of Brian Schneider and Ramon Castro.
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New York Daily News | Nov 20, 2008
Aaron Heilman wants to be traded if he's not made a starter this offseason.
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Newsday | Nov 19, 2008
The Mets continue to maintain communication with free agent Raul Ibañez, but they'll face competition.
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SI.com | Nov 18, 2008
The Yankees will offer Bobby Abreu arbitration with the intention of netting two draft choices as he is a Type A free agent. The Mets and Cubs are believed to want Abreu.
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New York Daily News | Nov 18, 2008
Pedro Martinez has other suitors, but his preference is to remain with the New York Mets.
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MLB.com | Nov 17, 2008
The Mets and Francisco Rodriguez's agent have refuted a report in a Venezuelan newspaper that the free-agent closer has traveled to New York for a physical examination.
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Hartford Courant | Nov 17, 2008
The Mets are expected to make offers to their desired free agent targets this week.
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Newsday | Nov 15, 2008
The Mets are content to watch other teams bid on free agent pitcher CC Sabathia and reportedly will not make an offer of their own.
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Newsday | Nov 14, 2008
The Mets, looking for help in the bullpen, are investigating a trade for White Sox closer Bobby Jenks.
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New York Daily News | Nov 14, 2008
The New York Mets have decided to also get involved in the CC Sabathia free agency, according to the New York Daily News.
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ESPN | Nov 14, 2008
Minnesota's Joe Mauer, Boston's Dustin Pedroia, Cleveland's Grady Sizemore, and the New York Mets' David Wright added a Silver Slugger to their Gold Glove on Thursday.
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New York Post | Nov 13, 2008
The Mets are one of the four teams supposedly hottest in pursuit of Francisco Rodriguez.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Nov 11, 2008
Mike Piazza is writing a memoir about his life.
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New York Post | Nov 7, 2008
The Mets believe the Mariners will make J.J. Putz available this winter.
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Newsday | Nov 5, 2008
Oakland GM Billy Beane refused to comment on the possibilty that he could bring Jason Giambi back but took the first logical step to do so by rehiring Bobby Alejo as the team's strength coach.
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Chicago Tribune | Nov 4, 2008
The Mets reportedly have interest in trading for White Sox starting pitcher Javier Vazquez.
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New York Post | Nov 4, 2008
Representatives for free agent closer Brian Fuentes claim that the Mets are interested in his services.
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Star-Ledger | Nov 3, 2008
Mets third baseman David Wright doesn't believe that GM Omar Minaya needs to shake up the team's roster this winter.
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MLB.com | Nov 1, 2008
The free agent pool increased on Friday as 42 more players filed for free agency, including a number of notable pitchers.
