This is the February 1, 2013 news archive. View today's NL East news and rumors.

NL East News and Rumors

Andrew Keh, nytimes.com

Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson has added veterans on minor league contracts in recent days.Yet he remains less than confident about the state of the bullpen.

CNNSI.com

The New York Mets have agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Marlon Byrd, who served a 50-game suspension last season after testing positive in June for a performance enhancing drug while he was a free agent.

CNNSI.com

BOSTON (AP) -- An official with knowledge of the deal says the Boston Red Sox have signed first baseman Lyle Overbay to a minor league contract.

Joe Frisaro, MLB.com

Kevin Mattison will be with the Marlins in Spring Training after all. After clearing waivers, the Marlins on Friday outrighted Mattison to Triple-A New Orleans. The 27-year-old also will be at Spring Training as a non-roster invite.