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...phenomenal closers in the Dodgers' Takashi Saito and the Angels' Francisco Rodriguez. And Rivera, Hoffman and Billy Wagner are still mowing 'em down even though they're on the wrong side of 35. So...
Chat | January 28, 2008
Mets introduce new setup man Putz
Associated PressJ.J. Putz was honest: He would like to be closing games next season rather than setting up someone else's saves.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008Mets get Putz as set-up man
ESPN.com news servicesThe Mets have acquired J.J. Putz in a three-team, 12-player trade on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008K-Rod, Mets finalize deal
Associated PressFrancisco Rodriguez and the New York Mets completed their $37 million, three-year contract.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008By signing K-Rod, Mets made the safe pick
Keith Law...on the market in K-Rod. Their last foray into the free-agent closer market, with Billy Wagner, didn't work out, as Wagner -- who'd had only one serious arm injury in his...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2008Mets get their ninth-inning man
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Mets got their closer, but Francisco Rodriguez didn't exactly get what he was looking for in this deal: his dream payday.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008Sources: Mets, K-Rod agree to contract
ESPN.com news servicesThe Mets agreed to a three-year deal with free-agent reliever Francisco Rodriguez.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008Reports: In need of closer, Mets make pitch to K-Rod
ESPN.com news servicesFrancisco Rodriguez met with the Mets on the eve of the winter meetings, and pitchers Darren Oliver and David Weather took themselves off the free-agent market by accepting arbitration offers from their former clubs before Sunday night's deadline.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2008Mets' new ballpark to remain Citi Field
Associated PressThe Mets say the name Citi Field will remain on their new ballpark and believe the struggling bank will survive its current economic crisis following a government bailout.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2008Mets didn't get their money's worth with Pedro
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThe Mets gave $53 million to Pedro Martinez, and they definitely didn't get their money's worth, writes Bob Klapisch.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008K-Rod's agent to gauge interest in closer at winter meetings
Associated PressFrancisco Rodriguez's agent won't start detailed discussions with teams until the winter meetings open in Las Vegas on Dec. 8.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008Things about to get interesting for Dodgers
...Rodriguez, even if he is only 26? Is anyone going to go four years -- and pay Billy Wagner money -- for Brian Fuentes? Is anyone going to go more than two years and $20-23...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2008Supply outweighs demand when it comes to closers market
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBelieve it or not, there are actually more closers available than teams chasing them this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.
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