Trades Could Be Mets' Route For Closer
Free agency isn't the only avenue the Mets are exploring to find a closer this offseason.
Cubs, Phillies, And Mets Still In On Ibanez
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.
Fuentes' Price Shocks Mets
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.
K-Rod's Agent Will Wait On Talks
The agent for free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez won't start discussions with teams until the winter meetings begin in two weeks.
Mets Begin Talks With K-Rod, Fuentes
The Mets initiated talks with free agent closers Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes on Tuesday, according to sources on both ends of the negotiations.
Pettitte Talking With Torre About Joining Dodgers
Andy Pettitte has spoken more than once with his former manager Joe Torre about joining the Dodgers, according to major-league sources.
Mets Prefer To Find Closer Via Free Agency
Omar Minaya, the GM of the New York Mets, began reaching out to the agents for free-agent closers Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes, SI.
Mets Receive K-Rod's Medical Reports
The Mets, contrary to published reports, only received the medical charts of free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez on Monday afternoon.
Edwin Jackson An Option For Mets?
The Mets are still looking to bolster their starting rotation, and an interesting trade possibilty involves Tampa Bay's Edwin Jackson.
Furcal Reveals He'll Sign With A's?
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.
Mets, Dodgers, And Braves Interested In Texas Starters
The Braves, Dodgers, and Mets are believed to be among teams that have inquired about Ranger's starting pitchers Kevin Millwood and Vicente Padilla.
Lowe Becoming Too Expensive For Mets?
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.
Mets' Stadium Naming-Rights Deal Safe
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.
Mets Won't Give Any Closer Four Years?
The Mets are searching for a closer, but don't appear willing to give anyone a deal longer than three years.
Lowe Also Receiving Interest From Giants, Seattle, Phillies And Others
Derek Lowe is drawing interest from a long list of teams, including the Mets, Braves, Phillies, Giants, Mariners, Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers.
Castillo Begs Mets Not To Trade Him?
Second baseman Luis Castillo would love to be given a second chance by the Mets.
Putz Is The Mets' Top Priority?
The Mets have targeted Seattle closer J.
Mets Open To Trading Schneider Or Castro?
The Mets are not satisfied with their catching tandem of Brian Schneider and Ramon Castro, and some competing executives say the Mets, whose top priorities remain a closer and a starting pitcher, appear open to trading either catcher.
Heilman: Start Me Or Trade Me
Aaron Heilman wants to be traded if he's not made a starter this offseason.
Mets Keeping Contact With Ibañez, Phillies And Dodgers Also Interested
The Mets continue to maintain communication with free agent Raul Ibañez, but they'll face competition.
Yankees To Offer Abreu Arbitration For The Picks?
The Yankees have decided to offer outfielder Bobby Abreu arbitration, people familiar with their thinking tell SI.
Pedro Wants Another Season With The Mets
Pedro Martinez still has "a lot of baseball left in him" and would like to end his career with the Mets, according to his agent.
Mets, Agent Deny K-Rod Speculation
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.
Mets Expected To Make Offers Soon
The Mets are expected to make offers to their desired free agent targets this week.
Source: Mets Won't Bid For Sabathia
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.
Mets Investigating Trade For Bobby Jenks
The Mets, looking for help in the bullpen, are investigating a trade for White Sox closer Bobby Jenks.
Mets Getting In On CC
The New York Mets have decided to also get involved in the CC Sabathia free agency, according to the New York Daily News.
Four Players Add Silver Slugger To Gold Glove
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.
K-Rod Considers Mets 'A Good Fit'
The Mets New York Mets will have a new closer next season, and Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez want to have that role.
Piazza Writing Memoir
Mike Piazza is writing a memoir about his life.
Is Trading For Putz Minaya's Plan B?
The Mets are optimistic that they can sign one of the three big relievers on the open market this winter (Francisco Rodrgiuez, Brian Fuentes, or Kerry Wood).
Is Giambi Headed Back To Oakland?
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.
Mets Have Interest In Sox's Vazquez
The Mets reportedly have interest in trading for White Sox starting pitcher Javier Vazquez.
Agent: Mets In Chase For Fuentes
Representatives for free agent closer Brian Fuentes claim that the Mets are interested in his services.
Wright: Mets Don't Need Shake Up
Mets third baseman David Wright doesn't believe that GM Omar Minaya needs to shake up the team's roster this winter.
Pitchers Highlight 42 More Free Agents
The free agent pool increased on Friday as 42 more players filed for free agency, including a number of notable pitchers.
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