MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | yesterday
According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies offered arbitration to Type A free agent Brian Fuentes as expected. Fuentes seems a good bet to sign with a team with an unprotected first-round pick, so the Rockies will grab that and a sandwich pick.
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | yesterday
As a Rockies fan who has been very appreciative of Brian Fuentes, and his contributions, over the years, I feel it is my duty to show my support publicly, and to offer him a bit of friendly advice during his time of uncertainty. No, this isn’t me doing another Top 5 most likely destinations for Fuentes [...]
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
DENVER (AP) -Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes was offered salary arbitration Monday by the Colorado Rockies, ensuring they will receive two compensatory picks in next year's amateur draft if the left-hander signs with another team.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Colorado Rockies offered left-handed relief pitcher Brian Fuentes salary arbitration on Monday.
Hot Foot (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
No surprise here but it does give it more of an official feel. Free agent closer Brian Fuentes won’t be scooped up by another possible suitor before he meets with Omar Minaya and the Mets. According to the Denver Post’s Troy E. Renck Fuentes agent told him that: Rockies closer Brian Fuentes has scheduled a visit to [...]
Denver Post (Free subscription) | yesterday
Brian Fuentes' Rockies career will close out with a salary offer, not a save.
Denver Post (Free subscription) | yesterday
Brian Fuentes' Rockies career will close out with a salary offer, not a save.
Ballbug (Free subscription) | yesterday
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News : Fuentes will talk with Mets, maybe at winter meetings — Brian Fuentes intends to meet face-to-face with the Mets, either in Las Vegas during next week's winter meetings or afterward in New York. — Fuentes, 33, went 1-5 with 30 saves in 34 chances and a 2.73 ERA for the Rockies last season.
New York Post (Free subscription) | yesterday
Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes plans to be in Las Vegas to speak with Mets GM Omar Minaya at the Winter Meetings, his agent told The Post today. Fuentes then hopes to visit New York and tour Citi Field if the initial meeting goes well. Minaya will...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post has a few Rockies tidbits today... It deserves another mention - Brian Fuentes has scheduled a visit with the Mets. If he signs there, the Rockies will add the Mets' #25 pick to their own #11 pick in the first round while also snagging a sandwich pick. The Rockies want two lefties, probably from the pool of Glendon Rusch, Alan Embree, Brian Shouse,...
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
With the reports that Brian Fuentes will be coming to NY for a meeting with Omar, I decided to take a closer look at the pitcher. I have three concerns with the Mets bringing in Fuentes; Age- 31 y/o Can he handle pressure - he lost his job in a playoff run Is he injury prone Now I fully admit; I don't know much about Fuentes, what happened in 2007 or how the Rockies operate....
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post : Fuentes plans to visit Mets — One man's trip is another team's future draft pick. Or picks, as it were. — Rockies closer Brian Fuentes has scheduled a visit to the New York Mets as part of his free-agent decision-making process, his agent told The Denver Post. — The Rockies are not in the picture.
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Free-agent LHP Brian Fuentes is scheduled to meet the Mets, according to the player’s agent, reports Troy E. Renck in today’s Denver Post. Last week, in the Daily News, Adam Rubin wrote Fuentes is seeking a three-year deal worth around $33 million, which the Mets feel is too expensive, ‘but they are still interested.’ Meanwhile, over the weekend, Francisco [...]
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes was offered salary arbitration Monday by the Rockies, ensuring they will receive two compensatory picks in next year's amateur draft if the left-hander signs with another team.
Dom D's - Mets Fan Blog (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
In a report in the Denver Post , they say that Brian Fuentes has scheduled a meeting with the Mets brass. The Denver Post also says that the Mets remain interested Huston Street. They are enticed by Aaron Heilman, who can start or pitch out of the bullpen. In the Star Ledger, Dan Graziano says that there is a industrial-wide feeling that the Mets will end up with Francisco Rodriguez....
