Jan. 15: The Mets were not impressed with Wilson, who they deemed not worthy of a major league contract at this point in his rehab from Tommy John surgery. “Physically, he’s not ready,” a source. “He’s got a ways to go.” (Puma, New York Post).

Jan: 14: Wilson also met with Sandy Alderson early last week, at which point people close to Wilson said he was very intrigued by signing with the Mets. Wilson wants a guaranteed deal, the Mets prefer to give him a minor-league contract. (Cerrone, MetsBlog.com)

Jan. 13: Alderson isn’t sure yet if he will extend an offer to Wilson (Puma, New York Post).

Jan. 13: Wilson says he will be ready for Opening Day, “although a major league source said the reliever is not yet able to demonstrate in workouts that he is back to pre-surgery form.” No deal is imminent (Rubin, ESPN New York).

Michael Baron, MetsBlog.com:

Jan. 13, 11:08 am: At worst, Wilson could serve as a strong insurance policy to Francisco, who is coming off a season filled with both ineffectiveness and injury. The Mets could offer Wilson an opportunity to rebuild his value; Wilson is coming off Tommy John Surgery and basically missed the entire 2012 season, but he should be ready in the early part of the 2013 season. He is a colorful personality and was outstanding in his years with the Giants, and I think he will be productive when he comes back. If he had gone to arbitration with the Giants, he would have likely earned between $8-9 million (which is why the Giants non-tendered him).

Statistics: Wilson made just two appearances for the Giants in 2012, allowing two runs in two innings. He has converted 171 of 196 save opportunities in his career and has pitched to a 3.21 ERA in seven big league seasons.

Contract: Wilson, 30, just completed a two-year, $15 million contract extension he signed before the 2010 season. The Giants non-tendered Wilson earlier this winter.