Mets and $333 Million Dollar payroll

[packs]

Why would you want to give a decade long contract to a guy who can only make it work with an insurance policy attached to him? Wouldn't you avoid the headache entirely?

I'm also curious about this "brilliant" perspective on the Mets handling of this signing. For something to be brilliant it has to be planned. I doubt seriously that Cohen planned for this when he told everybody it was a done deal.

[jayshum]

Amazing that the Correa contract has still not been finalized. Hard to see how someone gives him as long a deal at this point.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Amazing that the Correa contract has still not been finalized. Hard to see how someone gives him as long a deal at this point.

And my guess is that is why Boras is not "entertaining" any other offers from the 3 other teams(probably shorter and less money) and sticking with the METS to try and work it our

[Jim65]

It looks like its in MLB's hands now, the Mets and Correa agreed to clauses in the contract that have to be approved by MLB.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Jim65

It looks like its in MLB's hands now, the Mets and Correa agreed to clauses in the contract that have to be approved by MLB.

I hadn't heard that. What is in the contract that has to be approved?

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by jayshum

I hadn't heard that. What is in the contract that has to be approved?

I don't think the specifics were released but I saw a tweet that said team opt out if he spent a certain amount time on DL with an injury to the ankle. Magglio Ordonez had a similar clause in his contract with the Tigers so hopefully it shouldn't be a problem.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by Jim65

I don't think the specifics were released but I saw a tweet that said team opt out if he spent a certain amount time on DL with an injury to the ankle. Magglio Ordonez had a similar clause in his contract with the Tigers so hopefully it shouldn't be a problem.

I'm baffled that Boras would agree to that....I wonder if the Twins offer was still on the table.

[Snapolit1]

Word on the street is that the Mets will get it done soon and the contract will be significantly resructured.

Starting to think this Cohen guy might be smarter with money than he looks.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Word on the street is that the Mets will get it done soon and the contract will be significantly resructured.

Starting to think this Cohen guy might be smarter with money than he looks.

I hope you are right on both accounts
I also hope that is is something that Correa also can agree on vs Settle for so a long term relationship does not start off on the wrong foot with a disgruntled player

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

I hope you are right on both accounts
I also hope that is is something that Correa also can agree on vs Settle for so a long term relationship does not start off on the wrong foot with a disgruntled player

If he signs the contract, I'm not sure why he would be disgruntled. He could always go somewhere else if he thinks he can do better.

[rjackson44]

Originally Posted by packs

Why would you want to give a decade long contract to a guy who can only make it work with an insurance policy attached to him? Wouldn't you avoid the headache entirely?

I'm also curious about this "brilliant" perspective on the Mets handling of this signing. For something to be brilliant it has to be planned. I doubt seriously that Cohen planned for this when he told everybody it was a done deal.

the mets

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by rjackson44

the mets

Yankee fan?

[packs]

That's what I was talking about before. It's somehow different if it were the Yankees and not the Mets making these decisions. If the Yankees hemmed and hawed like this during the Cole signing there would have been intense criticisms from Yankees fans but especially the media and fans of other teams.

Meanwhile, here are the Mets.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by packs

That's what I was talking about before. It's somehow different if it were the Yankees and not the Mets making these decisions. If the Yankees hemmed and hawed like this during the Cole signing there would have been intense criticisms from Yankees fans but especially the media and fans of other teams.

Meanwhile, here are the Mets.

We (Mets fans) are so ecstatic to finaly have an owner willing to spend that we can abide the circus

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

We (Mets fans) are so ecstatic to finaly have an owner willing to spend that we can abide the circus

+1

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Jim65

+1

+1 Agree

But now WARNING WARNING DANGER DANGER

Word is Boras is starting to talk to other teams and 1 mystery team is in strong play allegedly