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 and Dodgers discussed a deal involving outfielder Andruw Jones at the winter meetings, but New York's interest has reportedly dwindled.

The Mets expect to have a better read on what their 2009 starting rotation will look like at the end of the week.

The Mets are trying to add a starting pitcher through free agency, but general manager Omar Minaya claims that nothing is imminent.

The Mets are reportedly hoping to ink free agent pitcher Derek Lowe for three years.

The Mets and free agent pitcher Derek Lowe have continued deep negotiations, but no deal is reportedly imminent.

People familiar with the organization claim that the Mets will not make a play for free agent slugger Manny Ramirez.

According to a baseball source, the New York Mets appear to be closing in on a deal for free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe.

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.

The Mets are hoping to fill the void left behind by free agent Pedro Martinez with a low-cost option.

The Mets are interested in re-signing Oliver Perez, something GM Omar Minaya has said is "50-50.

The Mets have tendered offer to arbitration-eligible players Ryan Church, John Maine, Pedro Feliciano, Duaner Sanchez, and Jeremy Reed.

Newly acquired Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez is already adjusting to New York, claiming that his new team will win the NL East.

The Mets have traded reliever Scott Schoeneweis to the Diamondbacks.

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.

Phillies pitcher, and World Series MVP Cole Hamels called the Mets “choke artists” in an interview on the Mets’ flagship radio station Thursday, becoming the latest player to stoke the rivalry between the National League East powers, as reported by the Associated Press.

The Mets and Cubs are discussing a trade that would send Jason Marquis home to New York.

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The Mets are still open to re-signing Pedro Martinez despite spending a pretty penny on closer Francisco Rodriguez.

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The Mets have reached an agreement with Francisco Rodríguez on a three-year, $37 million contract.

The Mets are reportedly closing in on a three-year deal with free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez.

The Mets have reportedly offered closer Francisco Rodriguez a three-year deal.

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The White Sox are interested in dealing aging outfielder Jermaine Dye, and numerous teams are expected to express interest.

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.

Mets' owner Jeff Wilpon was insistent that putting a winning team in the new stadium was the priority over any budget.

The Mets say the name Citi Field will remain on their new ballpark despite the bank's struggles.

Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes has reportedly scheduled a trip to visit with the Mets as part of his decision-making process.