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Found December 09, 2011 on Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog:
PLAYERS: Ronny Paulino,  Tom Gorzelanny,  Ross Ohlendorf,  Joe Saunders,  Ryan Theriot,  Jesus Flores,  Chris Capuano,  Ruben Tejada,  Daniel Murphy,  Andres Torres,  Terry Collins
TEAMS: New York Mets,  Washington Nationals,  Pittsburgh Pirates,  Arizona Diamondbacks,  St. Louis Cardinals,  Los Angeles Dodgers

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The deadline to tender contract offers to players who have had their contracts expire, but are not eligible for free agency, is Monday night. However, if a player is not tendered a contract by Monday’s deadline, he can then become a free agent. Among those that might be non-tendered are C Ronny Paulino, LHP Tom Gorzelanny, RHP Ross Ohlendorf, LHP Joe Saunders, IF Ryan Theriot, and C Jesus Flores. On Tuesday, a team insider told Adam Rubin of ESPN New York the organization has yet to decide if they will non-tender Paulino. Earlier this week, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports said the Mets had been looking for a catcher this winter from outside the organization during the winter meetings. Paulino hit .268 with two home runs and 19 RBI in 228 at bats over 78 games in 2011. He hit .289 in 90 at-bats against left handed pitching. Yesterday, Heyman said the Mets could have interest in Theriot if the Cardinals choose to non-tender him on Monday. In 132 games with the Cardinals this past sea...
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