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Trades Could Be Mets' Route For CloserFree 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. New York Mets, Free Agent Rumor, Trade Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Cubs, Phillies, And Mets Still In On IbanezRaul 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. Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, Free Agent Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Fuentes' Price Shocks MetsFree-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." Colorado Rockies, New York Mets, Free Agent Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets K-Rod's Agent Will Wait On TalksThe agent for free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez won't start discussions with teams until the winter meetings begin in two weeks. "I'll probably see the Mets at the winter meetings. I don't have anything else planned," agent Paul Kinzer said Wednesday. Rodriguez is reportedly seeking a five-year contract averaging about $15 million per season. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, New York Mets, Free Agent Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Mets Begin Talks With K-Rod, FuentesThe Mets initiated talks with free agent closers Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes on Tuesday, according to sources on both ends of the negotiations. Fuentes' agent described Minaya as a suitor while Rodriguez's said that he expected to have more substantial discussions with Minaya before the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas next month. New York is also considering Kerry Wood and all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman although the 41-year-old Hoffman would be a short-term fall-back option. New York Mets, Free Agent Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Mets Nov 2008 Archive
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