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Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:44 am EST

Mets, Yanks favorites to land Freddy Garcia

By Joe Zedalis

According to a FOXsports.com report posted late Wednesday evening, the New York Mets and New York Yankees "have emerged as the leading contenders" for free-agent pitcher Freddy Garcia.

Citing Major League sources, the report said that Garcia, a 33-year-old righty, has "pretty much narrowed it down" to the two teams, adding that two other teams might still be in the mix.

The White Sox and Rangers have been recently linked to Garcia, who is said to be looking for a guaranteed contract that would allow him to be paid in the event that he didn't make the team with which he signs.

Many baseball insiders have predicted that Garcia, a 10-year veteran who has a career record of 118-77 with a 4.07 ERA, will need to accept a Minor League contract that offers no such guarantees.

Garcia underwent right shoulder surgery in August 2007 and has pitched 73 innings over the past two seasons. He signed with the Tigers in August and made three starts for Detroit, going 1-1 with a 4.20 ERA.

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  1. beersy
    1. Posted by beersy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    please mets get garcia...so the phils can drop more bombs in your new ball park!!!! :)
  2. JASON G
    2. Posted by JASON G Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    Yeah, I say no way he gets a guaranteed contract. He just suffered a biceps injury in winter league, so the guy is obviously injury prone. But I would say it is not a bad signing for any club if they get him on a minor league deal. Tons of upside if healthy. Dodgers should consider it, but he will go to the Mets.
  3. Evil Empire
    3. Posted by Evil Empire Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:52 pm EDT

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    I say let the Mets have him. I rather keep Pettite. At least he eats more innings.
  4. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    4. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:13 pm EDT

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    Rather take a chance on Sheets
  5. Dorothy
    5. Posted by Dorothy Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:03 pm EDT

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    I wish I could get someone to interview me for a high paying job then turn me down but still agree to pay me.
  6. Gaylord
    6. Posted by Gaylord Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    Gee, do they want Jim Palmer too? I mean he's a washed-up righthander isn't he?
  7. Hi There! I'm a Racist!
    7. Posted by Hi There! I'm a Racist! Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:54 pm EDT

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    Of course the mets will take him, he's hispanic after all.
  8. jimmy
    8. Posted by jimmy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:12 pm EDT

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    world FUKIN champions
    philly repeat,spend all the money you want it just makes it sweeter
    COLE BROTHER
  9. jimmy
    9. Posted by jimmy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:12 pm EDT

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    i got choking on my mind
  10. trader d
    10. Posted by trader d Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:27 pm EDT

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    in other news...
    i'm thinking cereal for breakfast, maybe ham & cheese for lunch...
    wake me when pitchers & catchers report, this has gotten boring
  11. Jay
    11. Posted by Jay Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:44 pm EDT

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    "looking for a guaranteed contract that would allow him to be paid in the event that he didn't make the team with which he signs"
    I am a yankee fan and agree with all the moves they made this off season and money they've spent. But that statement right there is the epitomy of what's wrong with fully guaranteed contracts.
  12. c2h5ohic
    12. Posted by c2h5ohic Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

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    For that kind of demand, the Yankees should have signed Pavano again. At least they would have gotten a bit of a "guilt discount" from Pavano
  13. BobbyMac
    13. Posted by BobbyMac Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    Garcia, I guarantee you 5 bucks. So you can buy a bag of ice for your next injury.
  14. SYLVIA V
    14. Posted by SYLVIA V Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:52 pm EDT

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    i think he would look great in a redox uniform!!!!!please!!!!!
  15. Frank D
    15. Posted by Frank D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    OK Cashman, now that you've signed Nady and Melky.trade them along with Kennedy for Jake Peavy. GET JAKE PEAVY. We need younger arms,that can help us for years to come.You can bring up a CF prospect from the farm system to compete against with Gardner.These moves would solidify our team.
  16. SYLVIA V
    16. Posted by SYLVIA V Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:52 pm EDT

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    i mean redsox
  17. justnty
    17. Posted by justnty Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    JJ (#2); he suffered a bicep injury in winter ball? If that's true, I wouldn't go near him. I've said all along; Pedro is completely healthy for the first time in 2 1/2 years. I'd rather sign him to a 1 year contract for the league minimum and load it with incentives. Let him compete for the number 5 spot, or even as a 6th starter.
    The Mets passed on Lowe. Whatever, let's move on. Now there is Ollie, Garland, Sheets and Wolf available. As of this second, the Mets have two definite starters, Santana and Pelfrey. Maine may or may not be ready to go on time. Redding has not been guaranteed a rotation spot. I can't believe the Mets are even considering Garcia. What, El Duque is busy?
  18. Raul M
    18. Posted by Raul M Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:55 pm EDT

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    I would love for the Yankees to give a guaranteed contract to Freddy and watch it blow up in their face, assuming he were to make the starting rotation. YEAH!
  19. davfied
    19. Posted by davfied Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    Raul M
    That is why the Yankees won't sign him. I will bet you are a Yankee hater. Any truth to that?
  20. Qbass187
    20. Posted by Qbass187 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:25 pm EDT

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    HA! Yeah, just what they need. ANOTHER question mark in their rotation to go along with Burnett, Wang, Hughes & Chamberlain.
  21. stewie
    21. Posted by stewie Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT

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    It seems ,with his resume of a recent injury and long layoff, he should not be calling the shots. He ll be lucky if any team wants to take a look. A team would have to be pretty desperate to bow to his demands of a guaranteed contract. Seems like he pricing himself on what he did 3 years ago, instead of what he might be able to do now.
  22. brooklyncyclones1966
    22. Posted by brooklyncyclones1966 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    Wish you had a super bowl!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait to shut you phlli cry babies,over 10,000 loses n 2 championships.new york has 28,up yours coles brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. Steve M
    23. Posted by Steve M Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    We don't need Garcia. Petitte will come crawling back when he realizes no one is going to pay him what he's asking for.
  24. David F
    24. Posted by David F Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:07 pm EDT

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    I guess it would be ok for the Yankees to sign this guy. He is a bum. Burnett and Garcia can keep each other company on the disabled list.
  25. davfied
    25. Posted by davfied Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    Stewie,
    What is funny in a dark way is some pitching starved team will give him a shot. Texas come to mind? Too bad. He was a pretty good pitcher. That goes to show people, that these guys earning power can go in the blink of an eye.

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