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ase for them. He is currently on his way to the U.S. to discuss deals from the Mets and A's, and possibly others with his agent. He anticipates making a decision very soon on where he will play next year.
Wow, I did not see this coming. It is a bold move by the Mets. Bye Bye Castillo obviously. Minaya must have a deal available to him (Vazquez I am guessing). A healthy Furcal and Reyes on the same team.
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