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The New York Mets signed veteran Frank Catalanotto to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Catalanotto, a left handed hitter, can play the outfield and first base as well as pinch hit off the bench. In his 13 years in the majors, he has a .292 average and has played for Texas, Toronto and Milwaukee.
The New York Mets have signed a contract with Jason Bay for four years and 65 million dollars. The slugging outfielder should really help boost the Mets run production who led the majors in hitting the least home runs of any team. See this article for more on this story.
Booby Parnell was only with the New York Mets for a short time in 2008, September, but made a good imperssion on the coaches. Originally a starter, he is being geared up to relive in 2009. Many give him a good chance of making the staff this season. See this analysis for more on Bobby Parnell.
The NY Mets and Oliver Perez have agreed to a three year deal according to sources. Perez has been with the Mets since coming over from Pittsburgh in mid 2006. As for Pedro Martinez, the Mets are still talking with the righthander but it seems unlikely that they will offer him a contract. For more, see this story.
The NY Mets are still looking to strengthen their pitching. The Mets have been talking to free agent Oliver Perez and have reportedly raised their offer. Rumor had the Mets interested in Andy Pettitte but late reports have him having signed withthe NY Yankees for 2009. See this story for more details.
Alex Cora, formerly with the Boston Red Sox, has signed a one year deal with the NY Mets. Cora is an infielder who spent most of his playing time at shortstop. He has a lifetime .245 average. For more, see this story.
The NY Mets resigned reliever Duaner Sanchez for another year. Sanchez received a large increade despite his failure to perform in August and September when the Mets blew another lead and fell out of contention for the second year in a row. This story gives a few more details.
With spring training only a month away, Carlos Beltran is getting ready for a big year. See this story as he shares his thoughts on the season ahead.
The NY Mets are talking trade to the LA Dodgers for Andruw Jones. For more details, see this story.
The NY Mets are said to be talking to the LA Dodgers about a trade that would bring Andruw Jones to the Mets. For more speculation, see this story.
