Mets outfielder Nick Evans had an MRI on Monday at the Hospital for Special Surgery and was diagnosed with what the team described as a "mild quadriceps strain of the right knee"(sic). The Mets said Evans suffered the injury while... Dan Graziano

The only one of their free agents to whom the Mets offered arbitration is left-handed pitcher Oliver Perez, who is extremely likely to get a long-term deal, either from the Mets or another team. The Mets will receive draft-pick compensation... Dan Graziano

There's this story today out of Denver, and it's interesting, for sure. For me, it speaks once again to the idea that the Mets are in a very strong position in terms of being able to sign a closer. If... Dan Graziano

Yeah they'll sign K-Rod, but how about an ex-closer for the pen? Dan Graziano/The Star-Ledger

AP File PhotoFrancisco Rodriguez is the top free-agent closer this hot stove season. The New York Mets are intent on landing an elite closer this offseason and have reached out to the reps for free agents Francisco Rodriguez and Brian... John Shabe / NJ.com

Council members propose new ballpark acknowledge federal bailout the Associated Press

Star-Ledger File PhotoCiti Field under construction during the summer. Citigroup is the latest financial institution in line for a federal buyout, but the Mets say their new stadium will still be named Citi Field, at least for the time being.... John Shabe / NJ.com

Second baseman hopes to win the crowd back Frank Della Femina/NJ.com

While not serious, the injury may put a damper on Murphy's development Frank Della Femina/NJ.com

Reliever wants a trade if he can't start John Shabe / NJ.com

Official release from the Mets says this: "The Mets Daniel Murphy underwent an MRI this morning at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery and the test revealed that he has a Grade 2 Strain of the right hamstring. Murphy felt... Dan Graziano/The Star-Ledger

Reported discomfort in his right knee while playing for the Arizona Fall League Frank Della Femina/NJ.com

Won't settle for less than a spot in the rotation Frank Della Femina/NJ.com

Mets' core needs help, but who is available? Dan Graziano/The Star-Ledger

Mets trying hard to get three-year deal done Dan Graziano/The Star-Ledger

Pitcher's agent says he is not ready to retire Frank Della Femina/NJ.com

Aerial photos of the Mets' Citi Field show that the grass has been installed at the ballpark. Great job, Tom Kaminski of WCBS880.com.... John Shabe / NJ.com

Mets determined to add strikeout pitchers to bolster bullpen Dan Graziano/The Star-Ledger

There's a report circulating on the Internet out of Venezuela that suggests that Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez was in New York getting a physical. A person within the Mets organization tonight said "it's not true." As Dan suggested, sometimes these... Jeremy Cothran/The Star-Ledger

According to this link here, which is a story from a Venezuelan newspaper, Francisco Rodriguez is on his way to New York for a physical exam in advance of signing a contract with the Mets. True? Well, it could be.... Dan Graziano/The Star-Ledger