K-Rod says Mets will win NL East

Francisco Rodriguez has a message for the Philadelphia Phillies and the rest of the NL East.

D-backs trade for Schoeneweis

The New York Mets have traded reliever Scott Schoeneweis to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Teams that still have significant holes to fill

...dealing, writes Larry Stone. Jack Zduriencik's first trade was a good one, writes Steve Kelley. Aaron Heilman wants to be a starting pitcher, writes John Hickey. • The Giants and Athletics believe they...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2008

Putz's value drops as Mets' setup man

What a past 24 hours for the city of New York. While the Yankees were inking ace CC Sabathia to a seven-year contract, across town, the Mets were add...

Rundown of winter meetings happenings

Here's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.

Ranking the moves at the winter meetings (Nos. 6-25)

A breakdown of the 25 moves made at this year's winter meetings in Las Vegas.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

Mets now have terrific twosome in 'pen

As long as J.J. Putz and Francisco Rodriguez are healthy, there probably isn't a better late-innings combo than the Mets' new twosome.

Brewers' time in the spotlight has, sadly, passed

...Cashman said he travels differently than the Red Sox do. • The Rockies' efforts to land Aaron Heilman came up short. • The D-backs are targeting Felipe Lopez. • The Phils' Chris Coste...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2008

Mets get Putz as set-up man

The Mets have acquired J.J. Putz in a three-team, 12-player trade on Wednesday.

Putz fills the Mets' eighth-inning void

...gets a whole mess of players, including some prospects, in return. The most recognizable name is Aaron Heilman, a pretty good setup man earlier in his career who has become mistake-prone, particularly with...

K-Rod, Mets finalize deal

Francisco Rodriguez and the New York Mets completed their $37 million, three-year contract.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 14: Aaron Heilman #48 of the New York Mets pitches against the Washington Nationals on August 14, 2008 at...