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MLB Rumors by MLBnewsonline.com (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
Though speculation earlier had projected free agent pitcher Francisco Rodriguez to seek an $80 million, five-year contract with the Mets, indications are that the world financial crisis may have lowered his expectations. The former Los Angeles Angels closer has curtailed negotiations with the Mets and other teams until Major League baseball winter meetings commence Dec. 15, according...
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LA Times (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
Paul Kinzer, who represents the Angels' closer, says he won't start detailed discussions with teams until the winter meetings in two weeks. The agent for Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez won't start detailed discussions with teams until the winter meetings open in Las Vegas on Dec. 8.
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Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
Only two of the 171 free agents have reached agreements. All-Star pitcher Ryan Dempster stayed with the Chicago Cubs for a $52 million, four-year contract, and lefty reliever Jeremy Affeldt left Cincinnati for an $8 million, two-year deal with the San Francisco Giants.
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MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
24 free-agents were offered salary arbitration, including Juan Cruz, Brian Fuentes, Orlando Hudson, Raul Ibanez, Derek Lowe, Manny Ramirez, Francisco Rodriguez and Jon Garland. By offering arbitration, assuming he does not accept the one-year offer, if the player leaves to sign with a new team, that new team will owe the old team at least one compensatory [...]
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MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago
According to the AP, the Angels offered arbitration to Mark Teixeira, Francisco Rodriguez, Jon Garland, and Darren Oliver today. The last two were uncertain, but the decisions make sense. Oliver now seems less likely to sign elsewhere, as a new team would have to pay the draft pick tax.
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Dom D's - Mets Fan Blog (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
Monday proved to be mostly a day of paperwork and procedure as the deadline for teams to offer their free agents salary arbitration expired at 11:59 p.m. ET. Players that were extended the offer included CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, Manny Ramirez , Francisco Rodriguez, Brian Fuentes, Ben Sheets, A.J. Burnett, Derek Lowe, Oliver Perez, Raul Ibanez, Jason Varitek and Orlando Hudson. Included...
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The Hardball Times (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
Midnight was the deadline. The following guys have a decision to make: CC Sabathia Manny Ramirez A.J. Burnett Derek Lowe Oliver Perez Francisco Rodriguez Brian Fuentes Mark Teixeira Jon Garland Darren Oliver Ben Sheets Brian Shouse Casey Blake Juan Cruz Orlando Hudson Brandon Lyon Paul Byrd Jason Varitek Milton Bradley Orlando Cabrera Mark Grudzielanek Raul Ibanez Dennys Reyes David Weathers...
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6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago
The Angels offered arbitration to free agents Mark Teixeira, Francisco Rodriguez, Jon Garland, and Darren Oliver, according to SportsTicker. With other teams germane to this blog: The Rockies offered arbitration to closer Brian Fuentes . The Mariners offered arbitration to Raul Ibanez , and further opened discussions with Ken Griffey, Jr. San Diego declined arbitration with Trevor Hoffman...
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Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago
The Angels offered arbitration to 4 of their 5 arbitration eligible free agents, holding back on only veteran outfielder Garret Anderson . Looking at the chance to get a possible 7 draft picks before the 2nd round begins, the Angels offered arbitration to Mark Teixeira, Francisco Rodriguez, Darren Oliver and Jon Garland. Complete Guide to Every MLB Team's Arbitration Decisions This closes...
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MLB (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
... if the free agent closer is not their first choice. The Mets also plan on talking formally with Francisco Rodriguez's agent, Paul Kinzer, at next week's Winter Meetings, after Kinzer said that he would not initiate dialogue before then.--Anthony DiComoPosted on December 2, 2008 at 9:46 AMTags: , , 5 Commentswhat are the mets thinking?? how could you want a pitcher (fuentas) who just...
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LA Times (Free subscription) | 15 hours ago
Angels first baseman Mark Teixeira, closer Francisco Rodriguez and reliever Darren Oliver were all offered arbitration, ensuring the club would receive draft-pick compensation should they sign elsewhere.Garland, Teixeira, Rodriguez and Oliver have until 9 p.m. PST Sunday to accept or decline arbitration.Teixeira and Rodriguez are expected to decline because they are in line...
