K-Rod

Top 8th: Francisco Rodriguez aka K-Rod, now pitching for Milwaukee.

St Louis Cardinals v Milwaukee Brewers - live! | Steve Busfield 2011

The closer known as K-Rod, whose most memorable moment at Citi Field occurred when he punched his then-girlfriend's father in 2010, is back on the team's radar -- although a reunion in far from likely.

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Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Rodriguez's former agent, Paul Kinzer, never submitted K-Rod's no-trade list to the Mets and therefore could not block any deal.

Injury, Not Exhaustion, Is Why Jeter Sat Out 2011

And I know it's only one appearance, but watching K-Rod blow that save on Saturday was very frustrating and discouraging.

Steven Hirsch: Mets: Off to a Great Start Steven Hirsch 2011

But none of them can immediately match what K-Rod brought in both stature and persona.

An Open Audition for Closer Brian Costa 2011

Mets: K-Rod Didn't Submit No-Trade List When Francisco Rodriguez signed with the Mets in late 2008, his contract included a clause that would allow him to block trades to 10 teams.

Injury, Not Exhaustion, Is Why Jeter Sat Out 2011

And I know it's only one appearance, but watching K-Rod blow that save on Saturday was very frustrating and discouraging.

Steven Hirsch: Mets: Off to a Great Start Steven Hirsch 2011

In the wake of Tuesday's trade that sent K-Rod to the Milwaukee Brewers, Collins declined to name a new closer Thursday.

An Open Audition for Closer Brian Costa 2011

K-Rod, who signed his $39 million contract around the time Axford was serving pints of beer for tips, now plays second fiddle to Axford.

Former Yankee Farmhand Finds New Life in Milwaukee Brian Costa 2011

The reality of the K-Rod trade is that, necessary as it may have been, it leaves the Mets without a true closer.

An Open Audition for Closer Brian Costa 2011