J.J. Putz

Mets have room to work on 40-man roster

With 36 players on board, team could be active at Meetings NEW YORK -- As currently constituted, the Mets' roster has four vacancies -- four in number and, in a more subjective, informal and real way, at least four -- slugger,...

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A Mariners-Tigers swap makes a whole lot of sense for both teams

A bit of a news update here: Chris Jakubauskas has been claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. "It's kind of bittersweet news,'' Jakubauskas told me, adding that he was blindsided by the move. "The Mariners called me...

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For Phillies, expect few fireworks in free agency

SEVEN YEARS AGO, the Phillies publicly pursued free-agent slugger Jim Thome. At the stroke of midnight on the deadline that teams could make formal offers, then-general manager Ed Wade fired off an e-mail and followed it up...

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Four Jays seeking contracts

Barajas, McDonald, Millar and Scutaro on the market NEW YORK — The Associated Press Published on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 3:15PM EST The 171 players who filed for free agency: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (4) — Danys Baez, rhp;...

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Infield, 'pen among Tigers' market concerns

GM says trade talks won't impede free-agent negotiations DETROIT -- Tigers president/general manager Dave Dombrowski has trade discussions percolating -- a lot of trade discussions, judging by his comments over the past week or...

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Save This Franchise! Act like a big-market team, Mets

Dr. Larry Dobrow is back to Save some Franchises. First on the patient list? The New York Mets, who bumbled their way through an injury-riddled 2008. First step to recovery? Spend like you're in New York.

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Market for free agent firemen will be lively

No superstars, but plenty of top-of-the-line relievers available Relief pitching, as usual, will be one of the busiest counters in the free-agent department store. He fanned 90 in 74 1/3 innings while splitting Atlanta closing...

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Inbox: Can Reyes regain his mojo?

Beat reporter Marty Noble answers Mets fans' questions A few years ago, Jose Reyes was the darling of the media and seen as the best young shortstop in the National League. To exclude Reyes from a discussion of the most dynamic...

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Hottest story lines of the hot-stove season

Ready, set, negotiate! Considering they might lose free-agent LF Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui and are never content with their pitching rotation, you can expect the Yankees to be in on talks with a slew of free agents. Bay,...

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Veteran Dessens files for free agency

Right-hander pitched in 28 games for Mets last season NEW YORK -- Elmer Dessens, the veteran right-handed pitcher who evolved into a serviceable reliever for the Mets last season, has filed for free agency. Dessens became the...

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