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Mets trade for outfielder Pagan from Cubs

With general manager Omar Minaya jetting to Israel, the Mets announced a trade before takeoff Saturday by acquiring outfielder Angel Pagan from the Cubs for minor-leaguers Corey Coles and Ryan Meyers.

Pagan, 26, a fourth-round pick of the Mets in the 1999 draft, likely is headed to Triple-A New Orleans to provide outfield depth after the team non-tendered Ben Johnson last month. Pagan played...

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