K-Rod signs with the Mets for 3 years $37m. Compared to the rumors of 5 years $75m the Mets look like winners. K-Rod is slightly overrated as a closer due to some lofty save totals which don't necessarily equate to being a great closer. He's by no means bad, and has been solid his whole career. There have been some concerns over his velocity decrease, but with only a 3 year deal, it looks to be pretty safe. The Mets still need some setup relievers and could probably pick one up soon now that K-Rod is signed. They could reasonably sign Fuentes and K-Rod for the rumored price for K-Rod at the beginning of the offseason. UPDATE: Keith Law has a nice take on the deal. He notes that Jose Arredondo should easily slide into the closers role, and that the Angels get the Mets first pick.
Casey Blake stays on the Dodgers for 3 years $17m. Blake came over midseason to the Dodgers from Cleveland and the Dodgers started to make their run. However, production wise he wasn't so hot going .251/.313/.460 with an OPS+ of 100. He looks to continue playing 3b, but offers flexibility in the NL able to play OF and 1b. The Dodgers could likely lose Manny, Furcal, and Lowe so keeping Blake at a non awful price helps keep the team somewhat together. They also picked up Mark Loretta for a one year deal for $1.25m. He figures to help replace Jeff Kent if Blake DeWitt can't play full time there.
Beyond that there have been the normal rumors. The Red Sox are going hard for Teixeira and the Indians are 'closing' in on Kerry Wood, The Blue Jays are looking at Furcal, the Braves are shopping around for some starting pitching without trading they're top prospects, and the Cubs and Padres still are trying to figure out something for Peavy.
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