April 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Mets Prefer Hernandez Over Molina
The Mets have made initial contract proposals to free-agent catchers Ramon Hernandez and Bengie Molina.
Ryan To Sign With Toronto
B.J. Ryan and the Toronto Blue Jays have reached a preliminary agreement on a $47 million, five-year contract, a high-ranking baseball official told The Associated Press Friday.
Mets Close To Making An Offer To Bengie
The Mets are close to presenting free agent catcher Bengie Molina a contract offer. That offer may come as soon as today.
Mota Added To Beckett Deal
Guillermo Mota was added to the Marlins-Red Sox blockbuster when Boston expressed concerns regarding the health of Josh Beckett.
Mets Rule Out Soriano, Manny Increasingly Unlikely
The Mets have ruled out pursuing Alfonso Soriano, a person familiar with the team's thinking said.
One-Horse Race For Wagner
Billy Wagner criticized the Phillies' efforts to retain him, telling the Mets' Web site his current team is "taking one step back to take one step forward."
Thome Sent To The Champs
The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to trade first baseman Jim Thome to the Chicago White Sox for center fielder Aaron Rowand.
Mets Strike Deal For Delgado
The Mets reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday to acquire Delgado and $7 million from the Florida Marlins for first baseman Mike Jacobs and pitcher Yusmeiro Petit.
Delgado Trade Speeding Up
The Mets appear to have surged into the lead in the Carlos Delgado sweepstakes. A deal could be completed before Thanksgiving.
Papi: 'Manny Is Not Returning To Boston'
"Manny lives a difficult situation that only he and his family know about, and he does not want to play there," said David Ortiz.
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