Mets hold discussions with Boras
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:21:00 EDT)
Agent Scott Boras met with Mets brass at Citi Field on Wednesday, and according to a person with knowledge of the talks, the sides discussed "all of" Boras's free-agent clients.

Feliciano to join team Puerto Rico
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:42:00 EDT)
Mets reliever Pedro Feliciano confirmed on Wednesday that he will pitch for Puerto Rico in this year's World Baseball Classic.

Minaya named to fitness council
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:50:00 EDT)
In one of his final acts as President, George W. Bush on Tuesday named Mets general manager Omar Minaya to his Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for a term spanning the next 16 months.

Mets to fill rotation before other needs
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:02:00 EDT)
Before the Mets tackle their other holes, they're eyeing another starting pitcher to slot behind ace Johan Santana. Derek Lowe, who has already been offered a three-year deal, remains the team's No. 1 target.

Mets head to '09 with revamped 'pen
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
When the Mets pulled the surprise of the Winter Meetings -- acquiring J.J. Putz in a 12-player trade just hours after inking a fresh contract for Francisco Rodriguez -- it had an effect similar to that produced by the acquisition of Johan Santana one offseason before.

NYC gives up stadium luxury boxes
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:14:00 EDT)
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration will forgo luxury boxes at the new Yankees and Mets ballparks, the city said Tuesday after months of criticism about its handling of the stadium projects.

Mets serious about adding Lowe
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:55:00 EDT)
The Mets' pursuit of a starting pitcher likely to provide at least 200 innings per season is quite serious and finally under way as the club has shown interest in veteran Derek Lowe.

Mets' interest in Jones no more
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:15:00 EDT)
Whatever interest the Mets might have had in diminished center fielder Andruw Jones had a rather short shelf life.

Vaughn a newcomer to Hall ballot
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:47:00 EDT)
Before there was David Ortiz in a Boston Red Sox uniform, there was Mo Vaughn, a feared hitter with prodigious power who this year finds himself eligible for the Hall of Fame.

Mets keeping starting options open
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:38:00 EDT)
The Mets intend to make offers early this week to at least two and probably three free-agent pitchers -- Derek Lowe, Oliver Perez and Randy Wolf.

Lawmaker: Delay NY teams bond vote
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:18:00 EDT)
A state assemblyman investigating the financing for the Mets and Yankees new ballparks wants to postpone a vote on additional public bonds for the projects.

Pelfrey makes slim Santa for holidays
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Mike Pelfrey might not pass the Christmas test. But then, how many among us can identify the Wise Men -- Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar -- without an assist from Google. But Pelfrey, who shared some Christmas cheer and thoughts, knows the spirit of the day and the season.

Mets, Lowe talk, but nothing imminent
(Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:00:00 EDT)
On Wednesday, the Boston Globe speculated that negotiations with Derek Lowe had advanced, though GM Omar Minaya said Thursday that a deal is not imminent.

Mets fall just short in Shea finale
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Though the Mets made an incredible surge to take the NL East lead heading into the final month of the season, they were met with disappointment in the last game at Shea Stadium. But they went a long way toward fixing a beleaguered bullpen in December.

Wright to join Team USA in Classic
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:28:00 EDT)
When the 2009 World Baseball Classic begins this March, one of the most popular Mets, David Wright, will be representing the United States.

Mailbag: Content with left-field platoon?
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Should the Mets feel content with Daniel Murphy in left field? Or should they pursue a free agent? Mets beat reporter Marty Noble tackles this question and many more in this week's Mets mailbag.

Relive Miracle Mets' Game 5 victory
(Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:47:00 EDT)
Every day from now to Spring Training, MLB.com Live will air a classic game on Baseball's Best. The "Miracle Mets" winning it all in Game 5 of the 1969 World Series can be seen on Monday at 10 a.m. ET.