Mets general manager Omar Minaya told the New York Daily News that he is talking to other teams as the trade deadline approaches.
"I turned down a couple trades (Wednesday)," Minaya told the Daily News. "Believe it or not, some pretty big names that were presented. That being said, if you talk to some GMs around the league, I've been calling around. We have some ideas.
"Before I came up here (to meet with reporters), I had one of my assistants call a club on an idea in the same way we got (Jeff) Francoeur."
However, Mets manager Jerry Manuel still doubts that a deal will be made as some of their injured players begin making progress.
"I think we are getting good news somewhat out of Florida (about the Mets' rehabbing players). If we can get somebody back from there, that's what I'm looking forward to," Manuel said.
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Jul 30, 2009 11:20 AM EST
Internet gambling Web site BetUS.com has posted 1-2 odds that Minaya will be fired before the end of the year. A winning $100 bet would return only a $50 profit plus the initial stake.
Mets Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon said two days ago that Minaya?s job was safe this season even though the team has a losing record and is in fourth place in the five-team National League East. Wilpon?s comments came a day after Minaya sparked a verbal confrontation with a reporter.
Wilpon ?doesn?t want to rock the boat before the end of a doomed season on the off-chance the Mets sneak into the playoffs,? BetUS spokesman Reed Richards said from the Web site?s Costa Rica-based office. ?Our bet is they don?t make it though, in which case Minaya will likely be gone at some point following the season.?
Minaya has a three-year contract extension that?s set to kick in next season. Even so, he?s the overwhelming favorite to be the next Major League Baseball general manager to be fired, according to BetUS.
Following him are Toronto?s J.P. Ricciardi at 5-1, San Diego?s Kevin Towers at 13-2 and Florida?s Michael Hill at 7-1. Brian Cashman of the New York Yankees and Dayton Moore of the Kansas City Royals are both listed at 8-1.
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Mets COO Jeff Wilpon acknowledged Tuesday that general manager Omar Minaya made a mistake by singling out a reporter during a press conference on Monday.
"Ownership is not happy with the direction of the team," Wilpon said before New York's game against Colorado.
Minaya held a press conference on Monday to announce the firing of vice president of player development Tony Bernazard. The GM accused Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News of lobbying for a job with the club in an embarrassing tirade.
"He was just very angry and got out of his normal mode of dealing with the media," Wilpon said of Minaya. "Going into that press conference, it was to talk about Tony, talk about letting him go."
"I can only apologize from the club's point of view," Wilpon said.
The COO added that Minaya remains shaken by the incident.
"I think he really understands he made a very large mistake here. He apologized to ownership, he apologized to the staff," Wilpon said. "Omar has told me he's remorseful about what he said."
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Mets Jul 2009 Archive
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ESPN | Jul 27, 2009
The Mets have fired vice president for player development Tony Bernazard in the wake of recent outbursts.
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Newsday | Jul 24, 2009
The Mets could be without pitcher John Maine for the remainder of the season, according to a source.
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New York Daily News | Jul 24, 2009
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes realizes that his injured right leg may not return to 100% this season, but he still plans to play.
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New York Post | Jul 23, 2009
Mets general manager Omar Minaya says that the team won't be sellers as this month's non-waiver trade deadline approaches.
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New York Daily News | Jul 23, 2009
Mets general manager Omar Minaya says that the team will investigate claims that vice president of player development Tony Bernzard challenged Double-A players to a fight.
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New York Daily News | Jul 22, 2009
Omar Minaya has acknowledged Tony Bernazard, VP of player development, confronted the Double-A Mets.
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New York Daily News | Jul 21, 2009
Mets general manager Omar Minaya said on Monday that he received a vote of confidence from COO Jeff Wilpon a few weeks ago.
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New York Post | Jul 20, 2009
The injury bug has hit the Mets so hard that manager Jerry Manuel mentioned using Livan Hernandez as an option as first or third base.Hernandez has a career .229 average
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New York Daily News | Jul 20, 2009
The Mets are unlikely to trade for Julio Lugo, but they are expected to sign the infielder when he becomes a free agent.
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New York Post | Jul 20, 2009
The Mets claim that Gary Sheffield suffered just a cramp in his right hamstring on Friday, but he hasn't played since.
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New York Daily News | Jul 18, 2009
The Mets are denying reports that shortstop Jose Reyes may have suffered a setback while rehabbing down in Florida.
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New York Post | Jul 15, 2009
Mets third baseman David Wright isn't enjoying the best of seasons, but he still wants to remain with the club for the foreseeable future.
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New York Post | Jul 15, 2009
The Mets will host the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field, according to baseball sources.
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New York Daily News | Jul 13, 2009
The injuries to the Mets top talent is no excuse, according to one rival scout.
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ESPN | Jul 12, 2009
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes and first baseman Carlos Delgado both had good workouts on Sunday.
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Newsday | Jul 12, 2009
Gary Sheffield still believes that he's an everyday player, but the Mets disagree.
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New York Post | Jul 10, 2009
The Mets have acquired outfielder Jeff Francouer from the Braves in exchange for Ryan Church.
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AP | Jul 10, 2009
Phillies OF Jayson Werth was added to the NL All-Star roster on Friday, replacing injured Mets CF Carlos Beltran.
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ESPN | Jul 9, 2009
The Mets ended a four-game skid with their third victory in 12 games by defeating the Dodgers by a final score of 5-4.
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New York Daily News | Jul 8, 2009
After an 8-0 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday night, Mets third baseman David Wright made a few candid comments.
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New York Times | Jul 8, 2009
The Mets were hoping to get Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes back shortly after the All-Star break, but they'll have to wait longer.
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MLB.com | Jul 7, 2009
Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez was ejected in the fifth inning after arguing balls and strikes against the Mets.
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New York Post | Jul 6, 2009
Mets third baseman David Wright admitted on Sunday night that he was in dire need of some rest.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jul 6, 2009
Johan Santana did all he could, but the Mets couldn't avoid a sweep at the hands of the Phillies on Sunday.
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New York Post | Jul 5, 2009
The Mets have put Oliver Perez back in the starting rotation.
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ESPN | Jul 4, 2009
Mets third baseman David Wright says that he has received an apology from former reliever John Franco.
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ESPN | Jul 1, 2009
The Mets lost their fifth straight game on Tuesday night, and held a closed-door meeting that lasted about 30 minutes afterward.
