Mets offer arbitration to lefty Perez
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:53:00 EDT)
The Mets offered salary arbitration to Oliver Perez on Monday, thereby assuring themselves of compensation should the free-agent pitcher opt to sign with a different club.

Mets' Evans set to begin rehabilitation
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:18:00 EDT)
Mets utility man Nick Evans will soon begin three to four weeks of therapy and rehabilitation after doctors confirmed he suffered a mild strain of his right quadriceps.

Perez decision clear; Ayala poses question
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Of the Mets' 11 free agents, the club is expected to offer salary arbitration only to Oliver Perez and perhaps Luis Ayala prior to Monday's midnight deadline.

Cone looks to win over Hall voters
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EDT)
How David Cone's achievements, image as a Hessian and five World Series rings will resonate with those casting Hall of Fame ballots is yet to be determined. Cone is among 10 players new to the ballot this year. But he appears to be a candidate who will elicit support out of respect and not only for his statistical achievement.

Mailbag: Ranking the offseasons
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:16:00 EDT)
In this week's post-Thanksgiving mailbag, beat reporter Marty Noble digs into some Mets history and gives his perspective on which offseason was the best -- and then, for leftovers, answers questions about Mark Teixeira, the 2008 NL MVP and more.

Trades could be Mets' solution
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:45:00 EDT)
In the search for a closer, free agency isn't the only option for the Mets, who may seek the Astros' Jose Valverde, the Rockies' Huston Street, the Mariners' J.J. Putz or Bobby Jenks of the White Sox.

Amazin's use popularity to give back
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EDT)
The organization TeamMets encourages fans of the popular club to give back to the community, and the players and front office are charitable themselves.

Mets look to keep closing costs down
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:46:00 EDT)
As the Mets look for a replacement for injured closer Billy Wagner, they are reluctant to pay more than they consider fair value for the top available relievers on the free-agent market.

Manuel a man of many blessings
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:40:00 EDT)
Jerry Manuel, father of four, grandfather of one and manager of 25, has no way to count his blessings -- "many, many" is how he characterizes all that are his.

Mets to accelerate free-agent talks
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:57:00 EDT)
The Mets have continued preliminary discussions with the agents representing the players they seek to acquire, notably Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes.

Mailbag: Solution to left field puzzle?
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
In his latest mailbag, Marty Noble discusses which big-name free agents the Mets should pursue this offseason and answers other fans' questions.

Mets' stadium naming-rights deal safe
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:34:00 EDT)
Perhaps it would be wise not to become too attached to the name associated with the Mets' new home. What now is Citi Field conceivably could have a different identity even before it opens in April because of the recession.

Murphy has strained hamstring
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:26:00 EDT)
An MRI administered on Thursday in Manhattan determined that Daniel Murphy has suffered a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring.

Heilman seeks spot in starting rotation
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:53:00 EDT)
Aaron Heilman wants out of the 'pen and into the rotation, or, if that can't be arranged, out of the Mets. His either-or preference has been communicated to the club with the underlying hope that his assignment, not his team affiliation, will be changed.

Pedro, Mets return gig unlikely
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:42:00 EDT)
Three weeks after Pedro Martinez filed for free agency, his agent has repeated essentially what former Mets coach Guy Conti said last month -- that Martinez wants to extend his career and return to the Mets. Interest reiterated hardly is interest reciprocated, however.

Mailbag: Rookie honors for Murphy?
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:48:00 EDT)
Daniel Murphy was a sensation in his first few months in the Majors, but is he eligible for the 2009 Rookie of the Year? Marty Noble examines this and other questions, including the big-game acumen of Oliver Perez.