Source: Cora, Mets near deal

Former Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Cora is close to finalizing a one-year, $2 million deal with the New York Mets, a source told ESPN's Peter Gammons.

The 33-year-old Cora played with Boston from July 7, 2005, when he was traded from Cleveland for infielder Ramon Vazquez, through last season.

Cora played in 75 games with the Red Sox last season, hitting .270 with a .371 on-base percentage. The infielder, who did a stint on the 15-day disabled list with a strained elbow, was Boston's starting shortstop in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.

Cora signed a two-year, $4 million deal with the Red Sox following the 2006 season. The Scott Boras client did make one last call to the Red Sox on Tuesday night to gauge the team's interest, but with the presence of Julio Lugo and Jed Lowrie, there didn't prove to be a fit.

ESPN senior baseball analyst Peter Gammons contributed to this report.

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