Found January 05, 2009 on
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog:
- Former Met farmhand Willie Collazo signed a minor league deal with the Florida Marlins, as reported by his agency.
- The All Star Group, whom represents Collazo, also reports that the Mets have signed minor league catcher, Omir Santos.
- Fernando Martinez will participate in the Venezuelan Winter League playoffs.
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