Carlos Delgado News

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Mark DeRosa is one of several second-tier free agents the Mets are going after.

It's the time of year in baseball for courting and bluffing - sometimes simultaneously.

Omar Minaya, left, needs to see Carlos Delgado, right, on the field before he talks to him about returning to the Mets next season.

The Mets have talked a good game about spending money and retooling this offseason.

New York Mets fans, are the best fans because no matter what happens they are always loyal and proud of their team.

The New York Post reported that the Mets will try to meet with agent Scott Boras tonight in Chicago to get an idea of how much it will take to sign outfielder Matt Holliday, one of the top free agents in this year's class.

While fans throughout New York City and Northern New Jersey celebrate the 27th World Championship of the New York Yankees, there is a strong and awful odor coming from somewhere nearby.

Though they are fixated on adding a power bat such as Matt Holliday's or Jason Bay's, the Mets are in the words of an involved party "absolutely in" on free agent Chone Figgins.

Carlos Beltran was in New York in a show of support for the Harlem RBI program. Photo credit: Newsday/Charles Eckert Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran speaks to reporters after he joined program participants at the Harlem RBI Field to donate $50,000. With some wayward confetti still floating in lower Manhattan , the World Series residue from that ...

Not to rush the season or anything, but the Mets may begin their Holliday shopping forthwith.

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.