Free-agent pitcher Pedro Martinez claims that he has generated interest from numerous clubs this offseason, but nothing from the Mets as of yet.
"I've received various formal offers from various clubs who have a lot of interest in me," though he didn't identify them. He said his priorities were "my comfort and [maintaining] my health," Martinez said.
Martinez has said that he'd prefer to return to the Mets.
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About 40 people participated in a rally outside the Mets television studios in Manhattan on Thursday night in an effort to persuade the team to sign Manny Ramirez.
"He's got the skill set we need, and the attitude and swagger to play in New York," said Justin Killian, a 36-year-old lawyer who helped organize the rally. "He'll be like the rain man, just go up and hit."
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John Maine avoided salary arbitration with the Mets on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.6 million contract.
The number is the midpoint of what Maine wanted, $3 million, and what New York was willing to give, $2.2 million.
Maine was 10-8 with a 4.18 ERA in 25 starts and 140 innings last year, missing the final five weeks of the season because of a shoulder injury.
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Mets Jan 2009 Archive
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MLB.com | Jan 28, 2009
A report out of the Dominican Republic on Wednesday says Mets general manager Omar Minaya has expressed interest in re-signing Pedro Martinez.
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Newsday | Jan 28, 2009
A baseball source told Newsday on Tuesday that the Mets are getting "a little bit closer" to re-signing pitcher Oliver Perez.
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ESPN | Jan 28, 2009
Mets' manager Jerry Manuel believes that his team is good enough to win this coming season but would certainly welcome Manny Ramirez into town.
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MLB.com | Jan 25, 2009
Free-agent pitcher Randy Wolf is weighing his options as he has discussions with the Mets, Dodgers, and other teams.
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MLB.com | Jan 24, 2009
According to a report on Friday night, the Mets may have sweetened their offer to free-agent pitcher Oliver Perez.
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ESPN | Jan 24, 2009
The Mets have agreed to terms on one-year deals with outfielder Cory Sullivan and infielder Rob Mackowiak.
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New York Daily News | Jan 22, 2009
It's believed Freddy Garcia can earn as much as $8 million to $9 million if he makes the team and reaches all of his incentives.
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Bloomberg | Jan 22, 2009
The New York Mets aren?t interested in signing free-agent Manny Ramirez, according to the team?s chief operating officer, Jeff Wilpon.
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New York Post | Jan 21, 2009
Outfielder Ryan Church agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.8 million with the Mets on Tuesday.
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New York Daily News | Jan 20, 2009
The Mets and reliever Duaner Sanchez have agreed on a one-year deal worth nearly $1.7 million.
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Detroit Free Press | Jan 19, 2009
The Buffalo News has reported that the Mets have agreed to minor league deal with left-hander Casey Fossum.
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Newsday | Jan 18, 2009
A person familiar with the Mets' situation said that Ben Sheets is now being discussed, but it's unclear what the parameters of such a deal would be.
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New York Times | Jan 16, 2009
The New York Yankees and Mets have won their fight to get public backing for additional financing for their new ballparks.
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New York Daily News | Jan 16, 2009
Al Leiter said in a radio interview on New York's WFAN this week that the Mets need to sign free agent outfielder Manny Ramirez.
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ESPN | Jan 14, 2009
Former Red Sox infielder Alex Cora is reportedly close to finalizing a one-year, $2 million deal with the Mets.
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ESPN | Jan 14, 2009
Johan Santana is unsure whether he'll be able to pitch in the World Baseball Classic following offseason knee surgery, and the Mets will determine whether to clear him for the event.
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Yahoo! | Jan 14, 2009
With the Braves having landed Derek Lowe, the Mets appear to have turned their free agent attention towards pitchers Oliver Perez and Ben Sheets.
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Yahoo! | Jan 13, 2009
Mets' GM Omar Minaya believes that the team's chances of landing another starting pitcher this offseason stand at "50/50".
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Crain's New York | Jan 12, 2009
Fans in New York City have been buying up t-shirts of new Mets' closer Francisco Rodriguez and new Yankees' starter CC Sabathia.
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Hartford Courant | Jan 11, 2009
The Mets remain confident that they'll eventually land either Derek Lowe or Oliver Perez to fortify their starting rotation.
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ESPNdeportes.com | Jan 11, 2009
Pedro Martinez and the Marlins are believed to be in the early stages of negotiating a deal and could meet next week.
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New York Post | Jan 9, 2009
Pedro Martinez told the New York Post on Thursday afternoon that he'll pitch pretty much anywhere in 2009, but would prefer to play with the Mets.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 9, 2009
Free agent pitcher Derek Lowe met with the Braves on Thursday,and is also being pursued by the Mets, Phillies, Dodgers, Brewers, and possibly others.
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ESPN | Jan 9, 2009
The Mets are closing in on a one-year contract with free agent pitcher Tim Redding, according to a baseball source.
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New York Post | Jan 8, 2009
Pedro Martinez's agent Fern Cuza is expected to speak with Omar Minaya next week.
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ESPN | Jan 7, 2009
A source claims that agent Scott Boras will have a face-to-face meeting with Mets' executives to discuss contracts for Derek Lowe and Oliver Perez.
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Newsday | Jan 5, 2009
Negotiations between the Mets and free agent pitcher Derek Lowe are expected to intensify this week.
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MLB.com | Jan 5, 2009
The Mets are intent on filling the holes in their starting rotation before focusing on any offensive needs.
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SI.com | Jan 4, 2009
The Braves, Phillies, Red Sox, Brewers, and Angels are also making a play for Derek Lowe.
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New York Daily News | Jan 4, 2009
Many in baseball believe that the Mets are going to miss out on free agent pitcher Derek Lowe.
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Yahoo! | Jan 3, 2009
A state assemblyman investigating the financing for the Mets and Yankees' new ballparks wants to postpone a vote on additional public bonds for the projects.
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MLB Blogs | Jan 3, 2009
Free agent pitcher Derek Lowe is the only Major Leaguer with ten-plus years of experience and has never been on the disabled list.
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New York Post | Jan 2, 2009
Carlos Silva received $12M annually from the Mariners last winter.
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Sporting News | Jan 2, 2009
"We won for 14 consecutive years, and you never, ever saw any bulletin board material," said Chipper Jones.
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New York Post | Jan 2, 2009
Multiple officials from the Mets continue to say the club will not trade David Wright, Jose Reyes, or Carlos Beltran with one flatly saying, "We are not moving any of those three."
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Yahoo! | Jan 1, 2009
The Mets won't break the bank to fortify their starting rotation, but signing more than one free agent pitcher isn't out of the question.
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New York Post | Jan 1, 2009
Derek Lowe is underwhelmed by the three-year, $36 million offer the Mets extended, according to a baseball source.
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