The Mets have offered the free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe a three-year contract for about $36 million, according to people who have been briefed on the discussions.
The Mets are not willing to offer Lowe more than a three-year deal.
Boras would not comment specifically on the Mets, but said, “Obviously, we’ve taken offers from a number of teams.” Boras said he was still in the process of establishing Lowe’s market. Lowe is believed to be seeking a five-year, $90 million deal.
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The Mets and Dodgers discussed a deal involving outfielder Andruw Jones at the winter meetings, but New York's interest has reportedly dwindled.
A person familiar with those previous discussions said Monday "nothing is ongoing, and nothing [no trade] is going to happen."
The Mets had reportedly approached the Dodgers about a trade built around second baseman Luis Castillo-for-Jones.
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The Mets expect to have a better read on what their 2009 starting rotation will look like at the end of the week.
They intend to make offers early this week to at least two and probably three free-agent pitchers -- Derek Lowe, Oliver Perez, and Randy Wolf. Their goal is reportedly to sign at least one.
The club still views Lowe as the most attractive of the remaining free-agent pitchers.
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Mets Dec 2008 Archive
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Newsday | Dec 26, 2008
The Mets are trying to add a starting pitcher through free agency, but general manager Omar Minaya claims that nothing is imminent.
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Yahoo! | Dec 26, 2008
The Mets are reportedly hoping to ink free agent pitcher Derek Lowe for three years.
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Yahoo! | Dec 25, 2008
The Mets and free agent pitcher Derek Lowe have continued deep negotiations, but no deal is reportedly imminent.
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Star-Ledger | Dec 24, 2008
People familiar with the organization claim that the Mets will not make a play for free agent slugger Manny Ramirez.
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Boston Globe | Dec 24, 2008
According to a baseball source, the New York Mets appear to be closing in on a deal for free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe.
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Yahoo! | Dec 23, 2008
The Mets and Derek Lowe are deep in negotiations, according to a source, and while an offer has not yet been made, he is highly coveted by the club.
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Newsday | Dec 16, 2008
The Mets are hoping to fill the void left behind by free agent Pedro Martinez with a low-cost option.
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New York Daily News | Dec 16, 2008
The Mets are interested in re-signing Oliver Perez, something GM Omar Minaya has said is "50-50."
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MLB.com | Dec 13, 2008
The Mets have tendered offer to arbitration-eligible players Ryan Church, John Maine, Pedro Feliciano, Duaner Sanchez, and Jeremy Reed.
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ESPN | Dec 13, 2008
Newly acquired Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez is already adjusting to New York, claiming that his new team will win the NL East.
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ESPN | Dec 12, 2008
The Mets have traded reliever Scott Schoeneweis to the Diamondbacks.
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MLB.com | Dec 12, 2008
With CC Sabathia off the market, free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe could become the target of a number of teams interested in upgrading their pitching this winter.
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AP | Dec 12, 2008
The Phillies' Cole Hamels called the Mets "choke artists" in an interview on the Mets' flagship radio station Thursday.
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SI.com | Dec 11, 2008
The Mets and Cubs are discussing a trade that would send Jason Marquis home to New York.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Dec 11, 2008
The Mets, Mariners, and Indians completed a 12-player trade in which every team walks away improved.
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New York Daily News | Dec 11, 2008
J.J. Putz will set up Francisco Rodriguez for the Mets.
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FoxSports | Dec 10, 2008
J.J. Putz could be headed to the Mets in a three-team trade with the Mariners and Indians, according to major-league sources.
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MLB.com | Dec 10, 2008
The Mets are still open to re-signing Pedro Martinez despite spending a pretty penny on closer Francisco Rodriguez.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Dec 9, 2008
The two most important numbers for the Mets in 2008 were 29 and 3. 29 blown saves and 3 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. Francisco Rodriguez will help reduce both of those numbers.
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New York Times | Dec 9, 2008
Francisco Rodríguez will be the new closer in Queens.
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ESPN | Dec 9, 2008
The Mets are reportedly closing in on a three-year deal with free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez.
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MLB.com | Dec 8, 2008
The Mets have reportedly offered closer Francisco Rodriguez a three-year deal.
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yahoo.com | Dec 8, 2008
According to a report on MLB.com, Mets GM Omar Minaya met with free agent pitcher Francisco Rodriguez on Sunday night, one day before the beginning of baseball's annual meetings.
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Chicago Tribune | Dec 5, 2008
The White Sox are interested in dealing aging outfielder Jermaine Dye, and numerous teams are expected to express interest.
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Newsday | Dec 4, 2008
Fernando Martinez's name is sure to come up next week during the winter meetings in Las Vegas, but the Mets are not prepared to deal him.
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Bergen Record | Dec 3, 2008
Mets' owner Jeff Wilpon was insistent that putting a winning team in the new stadium was the priority over any budget.
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ESPN | Dec 2, 2008
The Mets say the name Citi Field will remain on their new ballpark despite the bank's struggles.
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Denver Post | Dec 1, 2008
Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes has reportedly scheduled a trip to visit with the Mets as part of his decision-making process.
