The Mets' relief staff helped cause a late-season meltdown in 2008, so a revamping of the bullpen was in order. 

--LHP Oliver Perez, who had been seeking a four- or five-year contract, agreed to a three-year deal worth $36 million. 

The Mets' relief staff helped cause a late-season meltdown in 2008, so a revamping of the bullpen was in order. 

With Mets pitchers and catchers reporting in less than two weeks, the Mets and free agent Oliver Perez were waiting each other out. 

With Mets pitchers and catchers reporting in less than two weeks, the Mets and free agent Oliver Perez were waiting each other out. 

Omar Minaya looked out the window at a snow-globe scene in midtown Manhattan. 

The New York Mets and financially troubled Citigroup said Tuesday that their $400 million naming rights deal for the team's new stadium is still on, despite a published report that Citi may be looking to back out. 

Oliver Perez and the Mets finalized a $36 million, three-year contract Tuesday, making the vexing lefty a central part of what New York hopes is a rotation that can win the World Series. 

The New York Mets and financially troubled Citigroup said Tuesday that their $400 million naming rights deal for the team's new stadium is still on, despite a published report that Citi may be looking to back out. 

Citigroup says its deal to pay $400 million for naming rights to the New York Mets' new baseball stadium is still on. 

With Mets pitchers and catchers reporting in less than two weeks, the Mets and free agent Oliver Perez were waiting each other out. 

--LHP Oliver Perez, who had been seeking a four- or five-year contract, agreed to a three-year deal worth $36 million. 

The Mets' relief staff helped cause a late-season meltdown in 2008, so a revamping of the bullpen was in order. 

The Dodgers have made Manny another offer. 

Oliver Perez and the New York Mets reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $36 million, three-year contract.