For openers, the Mets need a closer. To that end, the team already has reached out to representatives for free agent Brian Fuentes. On a mostly quiet first day of the GM meetings, Fuentes' agent confirmed that Met GM Omar Minaya will likely be a player in the sweepstakes for the closer. Rick Thurman said Minaya made contact with Thurman's associate, Jeff Borris, earlier in the week about Fuentes.
The 33-year-old Fuentes had 30 saves for the Rockies last season, allowing only 47 hits over 622/3 innings with 82 strikeouts and 22 walks.Colorado officials have privately confirmed the team has no chance to retain Fuentes. Continue
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