NEW YORK -- Jay Z, the new agent for Robinson Cano, had dinner Monday night with top officials of the New York Mets. Chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon and general manager Sandy Alderson were among those there. The get-together also included sports agent Brodie Van Wagenen, but not Cano. A five-time All-Star second baseman, Cano is a free agent. He is seeking a 10-year contract for more than $300 million from the Yankees. Alderson said last week he doubted the Mets would offer any nine-figure contracts. "They requested a meeting," Alderson said Tuesday. "We talked generally and that was it. As I said, we were approached. Having said last week that I didnt foresee contracts in the $100 million range for the Mets this season, I think that statement still pertains. On the other hand, we are committed to improving the team and we will explore whatever possibilities arise, however remote and eventual outcome." Alderson called it "a very preliminary meeting" and said it included a PowerPoint, books and pamphlets. "We certainly have a high regard for Robinson Cano as a player," he said. "It was my sense the presentation was a little bit overdone." Jay Zs Roc Nation Sports formed a partnership this year with Van Wagenens CAA Baseball. "We felt it would be useful enough for us to meet Jay Z and Brodie, whether its in connection with Robinson Cano or some future client that they may have," Alderson said. While the Mets have more money to spend after getting large contracts for Johan Santana and Jason Bay off their books, Alderson says free-agent prices have been high. He said he didnt teams payroll would be below its 2013 level of about $95 million. "We have to be realistic about the market and not sort of deny the inevitable. 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SPREAD — New York 6-8, St. Louis 8-6SERIES RECORD — Rams lead 26-15LAST MEETING — Giants beat Rams 28-16, Sept. 19, 2011LAST WEEK — Giants beat Redskins 24-13; Rams lost to Cardinals 12-6AP PRO32 RANKING — Giants No. 25, Rams No. 19GIANTS OFFENSE — OVERALL (14), RUSH (22), PASS (12T).GIANTS Defence — OVERALL (26T), RUSH (30), PASS (13).RAMS OFFENSE — OVERALL (26), RUSH (20T) PASS (26).RAMS Defence — OVERALL (11T), RUSH (12), PASS (10).STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — Both teams are peaking late. Giants and Dolphins are lone teams in last 25 years to win consecutive games by double digits after seven-game losing streak, according to STATS. Rams havent allowed TD in three straight games, franchise record, and 12-quarter streak without allowing TD matches franchise record set in 1939. ... Surge has not added clarity to future of 68-year-old coach Tom Coughlin, who has one year left on contract. Earlier in week, Coughlin said topic had not been discussed with management. ...dddddddddddd.. 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