The New York Mets have apparently upgraded their offer to pitcher Oliver Perez, as they attempt to solidify their starting rotation. The offer is believed to be more than the 3-year, $30 million they apparently first put on the table, and sources say they are willing to go to four years. The Mets recently signed free-agent Freddy Garcia to an incentive-laden minor league deal.
In other Mets news, manager Jerry Manuel says he would welcome Manny Ramirez to the Mets lineup. Peter Botte from the NY Daily News has more...
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Phillies Search For Right-Handed Bat
The Phillies are looking to bolster their bench, specifically right-handed hitting. They are seriously considering Moises Alou, who spent the past couple of seasons bothered by injuries while playing for the Mets. Other options include Nomar Garciaparra, Ty Wigginton and Kevin Millar. Alden Gonzalez from mlb.com has more...
Marlins Look to Bolster Catching...
The Florida Marlins may be looking to find a compliment to left-handed hitting catcher John Baker, but there may be limited options. Juan C. Rodriguez from the Sun-Sentinel discusses their options, saying they're probably not interested in bringing back Ivan Rodriguez due to financial concerns.
Glavine Receives Clean Bill of Health...
Tom Glavine has received a clean bill of health from Dr. James Andrews, but now the question is where will he pitch this season? Glavine has yet to come to terms with the Braves, who one would think are still the favorites for his services. However, the Nationals have shown some interest. The news of his health should speed things up now.
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