ALEX CORA NEWS

The Alex Cora Signing

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It is easy to like the signing of Alex Cora, especially if you have any dealings with Alex Cora. The hard part is reconciling it with the needs of the 2010 Mets. But by signing Alex Cora to a one-year, $2 million contract for 2010, the Mets are showing willful indifference to the offensive...
>> nybaseballdigest.com/?p=1843...
 

Why do the Mets over-value mediocre role players?

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Now that Alex Cora has signed a $2, possibly $3 million contract, he becomes the latest player in recent years to receive a contract that makes no sense for what he will hopefully accomplish. Why is it that the Mets...
>> www.metscitiblog.com/metscit...
 

Mets re-sign INF Cora

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The New York Mets re-signed infielder Alex Cora on Monday to a one-year deal with a club option for 2011.
>> www.miamiherald.com/sports/...
 

Mets Sign Catcher Coste and Resign INF Cora

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Today the Mets made the big splash we have all been waiting for! Sorry, that's not exactly true. However the Mets have begun their off-season by adding former Phillie backstop Chris Coste and by resigning utility infielder Alex Cora...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Olney Says Indians Will Look Within To Fill Roster

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Buster Olney is reporting on his Twitter feed that the Indians' "preference might be giving their internal candidates a chance to play, instead of inking vet FAs to $800,000 deals."It is fair to wonder if this will be a league-wide trend, though the Mets' decision...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/11...
 

Mets close to finalizing deals with Alex Cora, Chris Coste

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Cora will return for $2 million, assuming he passes physical
>> www.nj.com/mets/in...
 

Mets re-sign infielder Alex Cora

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The Mets have re-signed Alex Cora to a $2 million deal. Of course, they had to include a bunch of bonuses possible so they can end up spending even more on a mediocre backup. Don't get me wrong, Cora has...
>> www.metscitiblog.com/metscit...
 

Cora agrees to $2 million deal to stay with Mets

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Cora is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contract.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/ba...
 

Backup infielder Alex Cora agrees to return to New York Mets

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Alex Cora is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contract.
>> sports.espn.go.com/mlb/new...
 

Cora agrees to one-year deal to stay with Mets

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Alex Cora is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contract.
>> feeds.cbssports.com/click.p...
 

Alex Cora agrees to $2 million, 1-year contract to stay with New York Mets

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>> www.startribune.com/sports/...
 

Cora agrees to $2M, 1-yr deal to stay with Mets

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Alex Cora is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contract.
>> www.signonsandiego.com/news/20...
 

Cora agrees to $2M, 1-yr deal to stay with Mets

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Alex Cora is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contract.
>> nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3421...
 

Cora close to returning...

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Reports indicate that the Mets are close to a deal for Alex Cora, if the reports are accurate it's a one year deal for 2MM with a vesting option for the second year.Look, I'm not going to make a big deal about this but 2MM for a weak hitting middle infielder with limited range...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Mets Re-Sign Alex Cora Pending Physical

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Rob Bradford of WEEI in Boston. is reporting that the Mets are awaiting the results of a physical before officially announcing that they have signed infielder Alex Cora to a one year deal for $2 million dollars. The deal also includes a vesting option that could guarantee a second...
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11...
 

Buzz: Mets close to Deal with Alex Cora

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The Mets are close to re-signing Alex Cora to a one-year deal, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI in Boston. Bradford believes the deal would guarantee Cora the same $2 million he made last season, with an option for 2011. …this sounds about right…sure, he didn’t have...
>> www.metsblog.com/2009/11...
 

Cora to Return to Mets

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The Mets are close to a one-year deal with a vesting option with infielder Alex Cora, reports WEEI’s Rob Bradford.  Bradford believes Cora will again be guaranteed $2MM.  The agreement is pending a physical. I know Mets fans will complain about this based on the “value...
>> nybaseballdigest.com/?p=1840...
 

The Inevitable, Alex Cora Close to Resigning

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The Inevitable, Alex Cora Close to Resigning Apparently he's getting his $2 million, once again guaranteed, this time with some type of vesting option.
>> www.amazinavenue.com/2009/11...
 

Mets, Alex Cora Close To Deal

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The Mets are close to a one-year deal with a vesting option with infielder Alex Cora, reports WEEI's Rob Bradford.  Bradford believes Cora will again be guaranteed $2MM.
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/11...
 

Black Friday Baseball Bargains

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Here are a few players the Red Sox could pick up on the cheap today to fill in some holes. Shortstops: Alex Cora- SS a guy that would be welcomed back to Boston Khalil Green-SS  mental issues make his price very affordable Gary Sheffield-LF with Bay and Holliay getting all the...
>> www.fenwaywest.com/2009-ar...
 

Re-Signing Alex Cora

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More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP 3 months ago: New York Mets' Alex Cora, right, follows through on a single as San Diego Padres catcher Eliezer Alfonzo, left, looks on during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday...
>> www.amazinavenue.com/2009/11...
 

Wilson Valdez becomes a Philly...

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I have to admit I was a big supporter of Wilson Valdez, he was a solid defensive back-up at 2B/SS and had a great arm. Valdez was an all glove no bat but I believe you need a defensive infielder like that in case of injuries or if you have a poor fielder, you can bring them in late...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

11/24 - Opinions Can Be A Pain

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Okay, so I lied about the Filter being daily this week. Yes, I realize this situation's stupid. Let's move on to the links, shall we? As an experiment, I'm not going to say much about most of the links - except these: This Dirt Is Free - A Red Sox Fan From Pinstripe...
>> www.overthemonster.com/2009/11...
 

Marlins to Play Mets in Puerto Rico?

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Joy of joys, the Marlins are once again entertaining the idea of playing one of their home series in Puerto Rico next season. Yes, we've heard this particular rumor before, but according to reports, the series is a lot closer to happening than the one that was being negotiated...
>> www.fishstripes.com/2009/11...
 

Missing Nomar: The Red Sox Shortstop Search Continues

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Fourteen players have started at shortstop since the beginning of the 2004 season: Nomar Garciaparra, Pokey Reese, Cesar Crespo, Ricky Gutierrez, Mark Bellhorn, Orlando Cabrera, Edgar Renteria, Royce Clayton, Alex Cora, Alex Gonzalez, Julio Lugo, Dustin Pedroia, Jed Lowrie and Nick...
>> sportsblognet.com/2009/11...
 
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