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Mets Looking At Damon, Ibanez, Ankiel And Fukudome

The Mets are still looking for a left-handed hitter for their bench as Spring Training nears.

The team is looking at Johnny Damon, Raul Ibanez, Rick Ankiel and Kosuke Fukudome, according to a pair of team insiders.

At this point, Ankiel and Fukudome appear to be the better fits.

Via New York Daily News


Mets Seeking Left-Handed Outfielder

The Mets are in a tough situation financially, but they are hoping to add a left-handed outfielder before the 2012 season begins.

The free-agent market is starting to dry up, although veterans like Johnny Damon, Raul Ibanez, Kosuke Fukudome, Rick Ankiel and Juan Pierre are available.

Via Yahoo! Sports


Mets May Slash Over $50M From Payroll

The largest one-year payroll slashing in MLB history might not belong to the then-Florida Marlins, whose offseason fire sale six years ago landed Carlos Delgado and Paul Lo Duca with the Mets and gutted the team's payroll from $60M to $15M.

The distinction, it turns out, soon may belong to the 2012 Mets.

Via ESPN.com


Reds Acquire Wilson Valdez, Willie Harris

The Reds acquired infielder Wilson Valdez from the Phillies for minor league pitcher Jeremy Horst on Wednesday, another move to add depth to their bench.

The Reds also announced that they had signed utility player Willie Harris, a free agent from the Mets.

Via ESPN.com


Mets Have Interest In Cody Ross

The Mets have interest in signing Cody Ross, according to a baseball source.

Ross could represent an upgrade in center field for New York over Andres Torres.

Via Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com (via Twitter)


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