FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ NEWS
Put in Putz ?........
October 01, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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The Seattle Mariners were suppose to contend for the AL West crown if not run away with it. The Mariners and their last place 61 win season, make the Mets look like a success story. From the sounds of it, the entire franchise is in disarray between organizational direction right down...
Angels still hope to sign K-Rod
February 22, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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While Francisco K-Rod Rodriguez feels this will be his last season in Anaheim, Angels owner Arter Moreno feels differently. The owner of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is holding out hope that K-Rod will stay with the team.
Game 3: Athletics 6 Angels 4
April 09, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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Okay, I’ll admit it. I said it. I said multiple times that the Angels really wouldn’t miss record-setting closer Francisco Rodriguez, because they had signed a pretty good one in former Colorado closer Brian Fuentes. However, on Wednesday, I pretty much felt like an idiot...
K-Rod - Bruney escalate...
June 14, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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On Saturday, Brian Bruney called-out Francisco Rodriguez for his histrionics when he successfully saves a game. Rodriguez is arguably one of the best closers in the league, while Bruney is a journeyman, hopeful set-up man. Whether he has a problem with K-Rod's antics or not, at...
K-Rod and the future of the bullpen
December 10, 2008 by
MetsCitiBlog
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Francisco Rodriguez was at Citi Field today for a tour of his new home field. When he takes the mound for his first appearance, I can't wait to see his electricity at Citi Field. Now that the next three or...
Heyman: K-Rod offered two years from Mets
December 08, 2008 by
Sports Blog Net
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I think we all better prepare ourselves for the "Freddy Coupon" name to come back into style, at least on this proposed deal.According to MetsBlog:In an appearance tonight on SNY, SI.com's Jon Heyman said the Mets offered Francisco Rodriguez a two-ye...
Sherman: Kinzer says three-years, $33 mil
December 08, 2008 by
Sports Blog Net
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I don't know who to believe anymore.First, Jon Heyman reports a two-year deal, worth $12 mil per. Now, Joel Sherman reports that Paul Kinzer (Francisco Rodriguez's agent) told him the offer is for three years and $33 mil.The Mets have offered a deal i...
Olney: What the Mets will offer
December 06, 2008 by
Sports Blog Net
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The Mets look like they're going to break the bank for a closer, according to Buster Olney.Olney takes some educated guesses on his blog, and proposes what he believes the Mets will offer to the top three closers on the market: Francisco Rodriguez, Bri...
Mets, Francisco Rodriguez's Agent Take Turns Calling Venezuelan Paper El Universal Liars
A Mets official who preferred his name not be used characterized the report in El Universal as "not true," and agent Paul Kinzer said his client was in Venezuela and that the report was inaccurate. "Unless I know nothing about it, there's no truth to it," Kinzer...
Mets/K Rod crash course but not done there...
November 18, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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It appears those reports out of Venezuela might have been a bit premature but at least had some accuracy. The agent for K Rod had a hard time getting the closers medical records from the Angels which may result in K Rod coming to NY for a blood test and MRI. Not specifically for the Mets but ...
K-Rod loves NY, Minaya worried about fastball
October 06, 2008 by
New York Mets Daily
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New York Post columnist Kevin Kernan says the Mets must sign Francisco Rodriguez. He told the Post, "They [Mets] have an unbelievable team, so much talent. But the bullpen struggled ..."
Francisco Rodriguez Is 'Bout To Get Paid
July 15, 2008 by
Goes Down Looking
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Looking to cash in on what could be a record-breaking season, closer Francisco Rodriguez announced he's going to test free agency this winter. According to the LA Times, the Angels' ninth-inning man will not accept a contract extension, blaming the team for not getting the...
K-Rod to Test Market?
July 14, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Espn.com is reporting that Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez intends to file for free agency after this season. Rodriguez is quoted as saying, "If I wait six years, why not wait 2 and half more months?" K-Rod currently leagues the lead in saves with 38 heading into the all...
K-Rod’s Excuse
June 29, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Francisco Rodriguez discussed pitching to Mariano Rivera:
“The last couple of outings I haven’t been able to make pitches when I needed to,” Rodriguez said. “It’s been a little while like that. I just have to find a way to figure it out quick. (Today)...
K-Rod Asking For Too Much?
June 27, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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With arguably the best closer in the game living up to his reputation, one would figure the Angels would already be working on a deal to lock up Francisco Rodriguez long term. Not so fast. There is talk to K-Rod could be asking for a four year deal upwards of 60 million. While it is...
Francisco Rodriguez Will Sit with Sprained Ankle
April 20, 2008 by
sportswrap.berecruited.com
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Francisco Rodriguez will sit for three days while the Angels evaluate the results of an MRI conducted after the fire-balling closer was removed from Monday's game with a sprained ankle.
"We're concerned about how it will influence his delivery and the stress on his arm...
K-Rod Won't Negotiate During Season
April 07, 2008 by
feeds.feedburner.com
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The Daily News LA has a brief update on the Angels and their attempt to re-sign Francisco Rodriguez. Apparently neither party has made much headway on getting a deal done before the season and now that Spring Training is ending K-Rod and his agent, Paul Kinzer, won't negotiate...
OC Register: Francisco Rodriguez says this is probably his last year with Angels (RR)
February 25, 2008 by
striketwo.net
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Los Angeles Angels
OC Register: Francisco Rodriguez says this is probably his last year with Angels (RR)
Posted 87 minutes ago at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
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K-Rod May Leave Angels After '08
February 24, 2008 by
mlbtraderumors.com
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It's looking more and more like 2008 will be Francisco Rodriguez's last season with the Angels. His '08 contract situation is not said to be the reason he's late to camp. But the two sides are a solid $2.5MM apart and Rodriguez will try to become the first player...
K-Rod collapses...
May 26, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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The injury list continues to mount... Already on the DL; Delgado, Cora and Perez...Day-to-day; Beltran, Reyes, Church and Putz...Tonight, Putz returned from his stiff neck and closed the game instead of Francisco Rodriguez. My initial reaction was that Putz was being showcased for...
Maury Brown on XM 175, WGBB Long Island. MLB Winter Meetings, Sabathia, Burnett, and Rodriguez Signings. MLB and the Recesssion
December 14, 2008 by
Biz of Baseball
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Maury Brown, the president of the Business of Sports Network, and BizofBaseball.com will be on two separate radio programs Sunday evening.At 6:30 pm ET (3:30pm PT), Brown will be on XM Satellite radio channel 175.For those in and around Long Island, he will be on WGBB 1240 AM at 9...
Real Putz : J.J. Putz does not want to setup, he wants to close..
December 11, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.com, J.J. Putz does not want to be a setup man, according to his agent, Craig Landis, but his change in roles could lead to him becoming a free agent one year earlier.
Putz is signed for $5.5 million next season. The Mets will assume his...
Breaking News: Tony Bernazard Fired
July 27, 2009 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets have fired the Vice President of Development, Tony Bernazard. The move comes days after allegations that Bernazard challenged members of the Double A Binghamton Mets to a fight following a tough loss and accusations of underage...
Feels so Good to Feel Again
April 09, 2009 by
The Ballclub
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Assorted thoughts on how the Mets survived Wednesday night's game in Cincinnati, their first of what should be many Heart Attack Games this season.
What Happened To Omar’s Dominican Pipeline?
June 29, 2009 by
Can't Stop The Bleeding
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Beyond the sheer embarrassment of Francisco Rodriguez gifting Mariano Rivera with his first career RBI on the same night the Yankees’ talismanic reliever earned his 500th career save, the Bombers’ Subway Sweep only emphasized the Amazingly Disableds’ inability to...
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