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Team Notebook: New York Mets News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Mets | Tatis files for free agency The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Fernando Tatis filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 19. Mets | Huff an option at first Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports free-agent 1B Aubrey Huff (Tigers) could be signed by the New York Mets to play first base next season. Mets | Havens on fire MLB.com's Robert Emrich reports New York Mets SS Reese Havens has raised his batting average in the Arizona Fall League from .182 Oct. 30 to .324. Mets | Marquis wants to pitch for team Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Jason Marquis (Rockies) said he considers the New York Mets "a perfect fit," according to the New York Post. "It would always be nice to come back home and represent your hometown," said Marquis."This is where I'm from, so to come back here and play in front of friends and family would be an honor." The Mets are interested in Marquis, but have him below free-agent SPs John Lackey (Angels) and Joel Pineiro (Cardinals). Mets | Jauss hired FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the New York Mets hired Dave Jauss as their new bench coach. Mets | Interested in DeRosa The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports the New York Mets are interested in 3B/OF Mark DeRosa (Cardinals). Mets | Interested in Smoltz Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets have expressed preliminary interest in free-agent SP John Smoltz (Cardinals), according to a major league source. Mets | Likely interested in Scutaro Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets are likely interested in signing free-agent SS Marco Scutaro (Blue Jays) to play second base. Mets | Intrigued by Pineiro The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets are intrigued by free agent SP Joel Pineiro (Cardinals). The team is looking for a starter like Pineiro to eat innings. Mets | Backman to manage Brooklyn Mets.MLB.com's Marty Noble reports the New York Mets named Wally Backman the manager of the Class A Brooklyn Cyclones. Mets | Dominican Republic academy to serve as international operations base The New York Mets have announced that their $8 million baseball academy in the Dominican Republic will serve as the base for international operations, according to David Lennon of New York Newsday. It will absorb the team's players from the Venezuelan summer league. Mets | Francoeur not expected to receive contract extension New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya said arbitration-eligible OF Jeff Francoeur will return to the team next season, according to David Lennon of New York Newsday. However, it is unlikely that he will receive a contract extension. Mets | Delgado could return next season The Star Ledger's Brian Costa reports that New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya will travel to Puerto Rico next month to watch free-agent 1B Carlos Delgado play winter ball. There is still a chance the team could re-sign Delgado, provided that he is healthy, and he would likely have to accept a low guaranteed or an incentive-laden contract. Mets | Wedge being considered for coaching role Major league sources report that former Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge is a candidate to become the next bench coach of the New York Mets, according to Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com. The team is considering other names, such former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin and former Baltimore Orioles bench coach Dave Jauss, but the Mets are not close to making a final decision. Mets | Have interest in Chapman Ronald Blum, of The Associated Press, reports the New York Mets have been courting Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman. Mets | Could become interested in Sheets Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports the New York Mets could become interested in signing free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers). Mets | Four activated The Sports Network reports the New York Mets activated SP Oliver Perez (knee), P Fernando Nieve (quadriceps), SP Jonathon Niese (hamstring) and OF Fernando Martinez (knee) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Nov. 12. Mets | Inquiring about Lackey Newsday's David Lennon reports the New York Mets are testing the waters on SP John Lackey (Angels). Mets | Mejia hit hard in win Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets P Jenrry Mejia allowed five runs (four earned) and five hits while walking two to win his first game in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 12. Mets | Davis drives in four Wednesday MLB.com reports New York Mets 1B Ike Davis hit his fourth home run in the Arizona Fall League and drove in four runs Wednesday, Nov. 11. He has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, with six RBIs in that span. Mets | Seriously interested in Figgins Updating a previous report, Joel Sherman, of the New York Post, reports the New York Mets are "absolutely in" on free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Angels). However, one team official said Figgins would be "hard to fit" into their current situation. Figgins could play either second base or left field. Manager Jerry Manuel is a huge proponent of the team pursuing Figgins this winter. Figgins is likely to demand a three or four-year deal at between $8 million and $10 million annually. Mets | Mixed signals on pursuit of Holliday SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the New York Mets are sending mixed signals in their pursuit of free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals). General manager Omar Minaya is a big fan of Holliday, but some within the organization think the team is better off spreading the money around to fill other needs. Mets | Interested in Marquis Joel Sherman, of the New York Post, reports the New York Mets are interested in signing free-agent SP Jason Marquis (Rockies). Mets | Discuss Washburn Joel Sherman, of the New York Post, reports the New York Mets spoke with Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent SP Jarrod Washburn (Tigers), Tuesday, Nov. 10. Mets | Interested in Figgins Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the New York Mets are interested in signing free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Angels), according to SI.com's Jon Heyman. They could be interested in using him in a corner outfield position or second base. Mets | Interested in Ankiel The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports the New York Mets are interested in OF Rick Ankiel (Cardinals). Mets | Begin discussions with Holliday The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports the New York Mets have begun discussions with free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals). Mets | Wolf a possibility Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports there is a possibility that the New York Mets try to sign free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Dodgers) this offseason. Mets | Unlikely to land Halladay, Gonzalez Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Mets are unlikely to trade for either Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay or San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez this winter. Mets | Unlikely to trade for Bradley Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Mets are unlikely to trade for Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley. Mets | Interested in Pineiro SportingNews.com reports the New York Mets are interested in signing free-agent SP Joel Pineiro (Cardinals), but not for the $30 million over three years that he is expected to seek. Mets | Could trade for Snyder SportingNews.com reports the New York Mets could try to swing a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks C Chris Snyder. Mets | Will not go after Varitek Updating a previous item, SportingNews.com reports the New York Mets will not try to sign Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek if he becomes a free agent, according to the New York Post. Mets | To meet regarding Holliday SportingNews.com reports the New York Mets are planning to meet with Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), during the general manager's meetings in Chicago this week. Mets | Burrell could be a target SportingNews.com, reports the New York Mets may target Tampa Bay Rays DH Pat Burrell, according to Newsday. Mets | Dessens files for free agency Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets RP Elmer Dessens filed for free agency Tuesday, Nov. 10. Mets | Could have interest in Varitek Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets could have some interest in signing Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek if he declines his $3 million option, according to the New York Post. Mets | Jauss leading candidate for bench coach Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports Dave Jauss is the leading candidate to become the team's new bench coach. Former manager Bob Melvin and Razor Shines are also in the running. Mets | Like Molina Updating a previous report, Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports free-agent C Bengie Molina (Giants) is the New York Mets' preference on the free-agent market for catchers. However, the length of Molina's contract demand could force them to look elsewhere. The Mets are not enthused about free-agent C Rod Barajas (Blue Jays). Mets | Interested in Hudson Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Mets are interested in signing free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson (Dodgers), but only if they can trade 2B Luis Castillo. Mets | Looking for power bat Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets are looking for a power bat in the offseason, according to general manager Omar Minaya. Mets | Cameron not interested The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports a source close to free agent OF Mike Cameron (Brewers) said he probably wouldn't be interested in signing with the New York Mets because he wants to remain in center field. Mets | Two expected to be non-tendered The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets SP Tim Redding and OF Jeremy Reed are expected to be non-tendered. Mets | Santana update The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (elbow) expects to have his normal winter throwing program. Mets | Reyes update The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets SS Jose Reyes (hamstring) is walking freely without crutches. |
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