Merry X-Mas to the Mets and Yankees

One of the few times I will congraduate the New York Yankee on their newest acquisition CC Sabatheia. Is he really worth 161 Million? Well, hes no Johan, but we will see. On the other side, the Mets have a problem solved which was their bullpen, thanks to the acquiring of K-Rod, and Pultz, though he missed most of the year with an injury. The Mets have done their best to reload themselves in a division that will be even more competitive if the Braves get Textiera. Minaya knows that he still has a couple of more things to do before he can make a run for the division, like sign Pedro Martinez, and get a few more hitters and starting pitchers.

It seems as though Minaya has earned his keep so far, but the season has not yet started yet.
Sidenote: Endy Chavez will be very missed especially when he comes to bat with his favorite Merengue song comes on.

Mets Closer Rumors

-MetsBlog reports that people connected to the Mets believe that they can sign Francisco Rodriguez to a three year deal by the end of the week, or a two year contract with a vesting option for a third.
-The Newark Star Ledger says that the Mets and Blue Jays discussed a BJ Ryan trade, but those talks ended when Toronto asked for Fernando Martinez.

Mets Asking For Too Much For Heilman

From Troy Renck's column in the Denver Post:
"Beleaguered Mets pitcher Aaron Heilman has been a trade target this winter by the Rockies, but they deemed the price too high, according to a source close to the talks."
-New York also rejected a deal for Heilman that would have brought the Mets Jason Marquis and salary relief.

Mets Rumors Winter Meetings Day I Morning Edition

-Newsday reports that the Mets talked with Francisco Rodriguez at a steakhouse for over four hours. Mets COO Jeff Wilpon was there and the negotiations could be in the critical stages. The Mets will meet with Trevor Hoffman and Brian Fuentes today.
-Ken Rosenthal reports that Jon Garland is on the Mets' radar, and that the Mets, Indians and Cardinals are interested in JJ Putz.

Minaya Unwilling To Deal Parnell For Jenks

The Chicago Tribune refutes a connection between the Mets and closer Bobby Jenks, citing Mets GM Omar Minaya's unwillingness to include minor league pitcher Bobby Parnell.

Mets To Make K-Rod Offer

SI.com's Jon Heyman says that the Mets will offer Francisco Rodriguez a three-year deal with a vesting option for a fourth year, and whichever closer takes their offer first will be their guy.

Mets To Meet With Hoffman, Fuentes During Meetings

The NY Daily News says that the Mets will also have face-to-face talks with Brian Fuentes and Trevor Hoffman this week.