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Updated Dec 11, 2009 6:01 AM ET
     
 
The Mets, despite the National League's highest payroll, tied Arizona for the league's third-worst record. While injuries contributed to the woeful season, Mets officials have significant work to do to retool the team for 2010.

BIGGEST NEEDS: The Mets' Nos. 2-4 pitchers in the rotation, RHP Mike Pelfrey, LHP Oliver Perez and RHP John Maine, combined for a 20-22 record, so upgrading the rotation would be welcome. The Mets also need to replace free agent C Brian Schneider, add a power-hitting left fielder, an eighth-inning reliever and a left-hander for the bullpen.

ARRIVALS: C Chris Coste (free agent from Astros), C Henry Blanco (free agent from Padres).

DEPARTURE: C Brian Schneider (free agent, signed with Phillies).

FREE AGENTS: 1B Carlos Delgado, 1B/OF Fernando Tatis, RHP J.J. Putz, OF Gary Sheffield, INF Ramon Martinez, RHP Elmer Dessens, LHP Ken Takahashi (released).

Delgado is unlikely to return, with the organization seemingly prepared to use Daniel Murphy at first base. Tatis may be re-signed. Sheffield and Dessens may be at the end of their careers, although both indicated they want to play in 2010.

ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE: LHP Pedro Feliciano, RF Jeff Francoeur, RHP Sean Green, RHP John Maine, OF Angel Pagan, RHP Tim Redding, OF Jeremy Reed, OF Cory Sullivan.

Francoeur would have been non-tendered by the Braves had he not been traded, but he is expected to return to the Mets, perhaps with a multiyear deal. Reed is the most likely to be cut loose. Redding finished well in the rotation and could be brought back in a long-relief/spot-starter role if he agrees to a contract comparable to this year's $2.25 million base salary.

IN LIMBO: GM Omar Minaya remains on shaky ground with the team's fan base due to the team's disappointing results and his handling of internal matters.

MEDICAL WATCH:

SS Jose Reyes (torn right hamstring, right leg surgery in October 2009) should be healthy in time for spring training.

RF Jeff Francoeur (left thumb surgery in November 2009) is expected to be fully healthy in time for spring training.

LHP Johan Santana (left elbow surgery in September 2009) finished the season on the disabled list after having bone chips removed. The surgery should not impact his preparations for 2010.

LHP Oliver Perez (right knee surgery in September 2009) missed the season's final six weeks.

LHP Jon Niese (right hamstring surgery in August 2009) is recovering from the operation.

OF Fernando Martinez (right knee surgery in July 2009) was playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic.
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