As the Mets search for starting pitching continues, one pitcher they’ve spoken to has apparently come close to making a decision. According to the Denver Post, former Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis is close to making a decision.  The Mets have been interested in Francis, and are waiting to see if they were the team Francis wants to play for in 2011.  Last month,  Tracy Ringolsby of FoxSports.com was reporting that the Mets offered Jeff Francis a [...]

The Red Sox have agreed to terms with former Rays reliever Dan Wheeler, according to Gordon Edes of the Boston Globe. He will receive $3 million from the Red Sox in 2011, but the deal also includes a vesting option for 2012 worth $3 million if he appears in 65 games next season and $3.25 million if he appears in 75 games. Wheeler, 33, posted a 3.35 ERA in 64 appearances for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2010. He joins [...]

According to Drew Silva of HardballTalk (NBCSports), Omar Minaya is reportedly going to talk to Sandal Alderson about a role in the organization.  Omar Minaya reportedly has an offer on the table from the Diamondbacks about joining their organization.  Last month, Sandy Alderson told SNY’s Kevin Burkhardt during Terry Collins introductory press conference that he won’t rush Omar Minaya into making a decision because Omar is deciding whether or not he would feel comfortable with a role in the [...]

Matt Eddy of Baseball America, presents the 2010 Mets Top 10 Prospects list. 1. Jenrry Mejia, RHP 2. Wilmer Flores, SS 3. Cesar Puello, OF 4. Matt Harvey, RHP 5. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF 6. Reese Havens, 2B 7. Lucas Duda, OF/1B 8. Fernando Martinez, OF 9. Aderlin Rodriguez, 3B 10. Brad Holt, RHP If you consider the comments that Sandy Alderson recently made regarding Jenrry Mejia, none of the names on this list are considered Major League ready. [...]

Talking with Jason Bay was one of the highlights of the day. He said he has felt good since the end of September and has no restrictions moving forward. I was ecstatic when the Mets signed Bay last offseason. I always thought that when he played for the Pirates that he would be a great fit for the Mets. Obviously, he didn’t produce in his first year like the organization and the fans expected him [...]

In a move that comes as no surprise, Jon Heyman SI.com, reports that the New York Yankees and Pedro Feliciano have come to an agreement that will bring the longtime Mets reliever to the Bronx for the next two seasons. The two sides will most likely finalize the deal today and it’s expected to be be a 2-year deal for $8 million dollars and could include an option for a third year. “I think it was a [...]

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets have shown some interest in acquiring left-handed pitcher Tom Gorzelanny from the Chicago Cubs. Alderson is believed to have inquired about the Cubs’ Tom Gorzelanny, who made $800,000 last season and wouldn’t break the Mets’ shoestring budget even if he were to double that number in arbitration. According to reports, the Cubs have been aggressively shopping the lefty, who went 7-9 with a 4.09 ERA [...]

To be honest, in preparing for the Mets Holiday party, I was pretty sure there would be one player I would not get the chance to talk to: Carlos Beltran. With all the hype surrounding a possible position change or even a trade, I figured Beltran would briefly talk to the writers and reporters and then head out of there. Surprisingly, he actually came over and talked to the bloggers. He even was joking around [...]

MLB.com breaks down the NL East and here’s what they got so far. My notes follow. Braves What they’ve done: The Braves bolstered their offense by acquiring second baseman Uggla in a trade with the Marlins. Atlanta also added Sherrill and Scott Linebrink to the bullpen and re-signed Eric Hinske to a one-year deal. Left to do: The possibility exists the Braves could add an inexpensive outfielder before heading to Spring Training. But there’s also [...]

The best centerfielders in the game are the ones who cover the most ground.   By doing so, they make everything easier for those around them.  That’s exactly what Carlos Beltran has been doing recently, as he’s been spotted all over New York this week. First, he appeared at Citi Field for the MVP Reception on Tuesday.  On Wednesday, he answered questions from Mets fans via Twitter.   But the biggest thing he did this [...]

Entering only his second season in the big leagues, Ike Davis carried himself like a classy veteran at the Mets Holiday party on Tuesday. He was the friendliest of everyone there and genuinely seemed to have a good time handing out presents to the children. Naturally, the conversation began with the Cliff Lee signing with the Philadelphia Phillies. “Their whole staff, especially their starters, is pretty amazing,” said Davis. “It’s just going make one more [...]