Carlos Delgado News

The Mets have told reliever J.J. Putz that they are likely to decline his $8.6 million option for 2010 and buy him out for $1 million instead, his agent said yesterday.

The filing period for Free Agents to begin negotiating with their incumbent teams has begun with the end of the World Series.

The Mariners have claimed right-handed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Is there anything definitive about the Mets' plans for Carlos Delgado? I heard that the Brewers would have interest in him if they planned to trade Prince Fielder.

I can't get over the notion that all the Mets need are an outfielder and a catcher.

The Mets need an everyday left fieldera 'on that we can agreea 'but the question of who Omar Minaya will make the effort to acquire and who he is willing to give up in the process is what fans are concerned about this winter.

With Carlos Delgado now a free agent, I've been asked quite a few questions about New York Mets first-base prospect Ike Davis, and how close he is to being ready for the big leagues.

Would you trade any of the core players -- David Wright, Carlos Beltran or Jose Reyes? Would you re-sign Carlos Delgado? -- Mandi S., Westwood, N.J. The Mets are not about to deal Wright, so the question has no bearing.

We all know the Mets have countless holes to fill. For a team with one of the highest payrolls in baseball, it seems unfathomable that they would need so much help.

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is expected to be ready for spring training following surgery on his injured right leg.

It seems like every hero gets a second chance at glory. Rocky got another kick at the can, John McClain came out of retirement to kick some ass, and even good old Ma$e decided to return to the rap game.

Let's cut to the chase. Is it time for a complete overhaul? The Mets can't hit at all -- 12 home runs for their home run leader.

David Wright was beaned in the head by Matt Cain late in the season, just another stroke of bad luck in a year full of it.

If you didn't know better, you might suspect the whole thing was cooked up by some Hollywood publicist.

Cooperstown Confidential: Mets madness, playoff rosters and Marichal-Roseboro by Bruce Markusen October 09, 2009 I wonder if the Mets organization, as currently constituted, will ever learn from its mistakes.

Figueroa retired 13 of his final 14 batters. Pagan went 4 for 4 with a triple and two doubles from the leadoff spot.

Mets general manager Omar Minaya, left, and Mets COO Jeff Wilpon promised improvements for next season at a press conference Monday afternoon.

When exactly is this 2009 Mets team going to hit rock bottom? This entire year has been one disastrous moment after another, be it Carlos Delgado not being able to play since May due to injury, Oliver Perez, and JJ Putz being ineffective and injured, Jerry Manuel feuding with Ryan Church through the media, Omar Minaya and Tony Bernazard ...

Murphy has been among the few bright spots in a September that has turned into a virtual death march for Jerry Manuel's club, whose 6-5 win over the Marlins last night was just their ninth victory in the past 32 games.

Jerry Manuel has received enough assurances from Mets ownership to be confident this atrocious season won't cost him his job.