Mets close to 3-year deal for K-Rod

The are closing in on the premiere reliever on the market. Watch for the next tier of closers to sign in short order. The dollars signal a soft market.

The Mets are close to finalizing a three-year deal for free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez, according to people close to the team. Jon Heyman of SI.com and David Lennon of Newsday were first to describe the Mets as ‘closing in,’ while, in the New York Post, Joel Sherman says a deal is ‘on the brink.’ – From MetsBlog.com

The Mets appear on the verge of simultaneously interrupting a sluggish baseball market and solving their biggest winter issue. They are closing in on a deal to sign star free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez. The deal, which is expected to be consummated very soon, is said to be for about $37 million over three years. – From SI.com