The Mariners signed free-agent Chad Cordero to a minor-league deal, according to the Seattle Times.
…from what i can gather, a) cordero was looking to find the best shot at being a closer, and seattle is now that, no doubt, and b) the Mets expressed interest, but backed off once they acquired J.J. Putz and Sean Green [...]

According to a Adam Rubin of the Daily News, the Mets are unlikely to sign free-agent RHP Chad Cordero.
Rubin also provides detailed photos of Francisco Rodriguez in Mets gear, the day’s workouts and Johan Santana’s bullpen session, courtesy of photographer Howard Simmons.
Speaking of K-Rod, it appears his car had a dead battery today, as you [...]

Ken Davidoff of Newsday says the Mets will watch free-agent relief pitcher Chad Cordero throw on Friday.
The Brewers, Rangers, D’Backs, Nationals and Tigers will also watch Cordero, according to published reports.
Cordero missed the second half of last season following shoulder surgery, but is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
Last month, the OC Register said Cordero could miss the [...]

Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors says free-agent relief pitcher Chad Cordero ‘is ahead of schedule,’ and will audition for teams this week, according to a baseball source.
During the Winter Meetings in December, Bill Ladson of MLB.com said Cordero intended to meet with the Mets, Cardinals, Rangers, Tigers and D’Backs while in Las Vegas.
In a report from November, Ladson claimed [...]

Free-agent RHP Chad Cordero will arrive in Las Vegas tonight, reports Bill Ladsen of MLB.com.
According to the report, Cordero intends to meet with the Mets, Cardinals, Rangers, Tigers and D’Backs.
…last week i noted how more than one person has suggested to me that Omar Minaya will meet with cordero sooner than later…there are concerns about cordero’s shoulder, [...]

According to two reports from MLB.com, the Tigers and Rockies may be showing interest in free-agent LHP Joe Beimel, who has reportedly been seeking a multi-year deal.
…i sense Mets fans are pretty split on beimel…i like him, some do not…the thing is, it may not matter…
…from what i can gather, in an effort to re-make [...]

According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, ‘The Angels, Mets, Rangers and Tigers are interested in Chad Cordero, and each team has asked to look at his medical records.’
He had surgery in July to repair a torn labrum, missed the rest of the season, and is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
“Cordero’s first choice would be to sign with [...]

“Pedro Feliciano, Aaron Heilman and Scott Schoeneweis are available for the taking,” writes Ken Davidoff in Newsday.
According to Davidoff, the Mets will also ‘investigate’ free-agent set-up men LHP Joe Beimel, RHP Juan Cruz and RHP Chad Cordero.
The Rockies, Cardinals, Cubs and D’Backs have interest in Heilman, wrote Adam Rubin in the Daily News on Tuesday.
Davidoff adds the A’s, [...]

According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, RHP Chad Cordero refused assignment and is now a free agent.
Cordero had surgery in July to repair a torn labrum, missed the rest of the season, and is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
…i would not go nuts for cordero…i get that he’s been a very, very good pitcher, but you’ll [...]