Bugg Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7316606/miami-marlins-agree-six-year-deal-jose-reyes The Miami Marlins and shortstop Jose Reyes agreed to terms on a six-year deal Sunday, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. SportsNation: Free Agency How long of a contract would you give Albert Pujols? Who's the best free agent pitcher? Can you name all of baseball's biggest contracts? Vote! Sources told ESPNDeportesLosAngeles.com earlier Sunday that the Marlins offered Reyes a deal worth a minumum of $111 million. According to the sources, Miami would pay Reyes $106 million for six years, with an option for a seventh year for $22 million. If they decide not to use the option, they would pay Reyes $5 million. Earlier in the offseason, Miami offered Reyes a six-year, $90 million deal, which he rejected. Reyes, 28, is coming off the best year in his career. He hit .337 for the New York Mets to win his first batting title. In nine years, all with the Mets, he has batted .292 with 370 steals and 740 runs scored. Signing Reyes, the best shortstop available during the winter, was established as the main objective of the Marlins in the offseason, as they prepare to open a luxurious new stadium near downtown Miami in April. Reyes On Thursday, free agent closer Heath Bell agreed to a three-year contract, pending a physical, sources told ESPN.com. Neither the signing of Reyes nor the reported addition of Bell mean that the Marlins have completed their Christmas shopping, because they are also interested in Albert Pujols. A source also told ESPNDeportesLosAngeles.com that Miami has emerged as the most likely destination for Pujols if the slugger decides to leave the St. Louis Cardinals, the only team he has played for in his 11-year career. Information from ESPN The Magazine senior writer Buster Olney and ESPNDeportes' Enrique Rojas was used in this report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Tough to give a guy that has that injury history a contract over 100 million. But the Miami Marlins need to draw people in I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 This was going to happen once the Mets did not trade him during the season. hate to see him go but you can not give anyone 6 years 100 million contracts- too many times you get burned very rare it will work out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 This was going to happen once the Mets did not trade him during the season. hate to see him go but you can not give anyone 6 years 100 million contracts- too many times you get burned very rare it will work out It's too long and too expensive. It's defensible as a baseball move not to sign him. But for a fan base as abused as Mets fans, it's another slap in the face by the Wiponzis, who once again pretend they were ever in the running or ever really wanted to make a legit offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphann4life Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 JOSE, JOSE JOSE JOSE JOSE, JOSEEEE JOSEEE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawksown14 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Fact of the matter is - Sandy Alderson didn't offer him a contract, what the ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hanley to 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 It's too long and too expensive. It's defensible as a baseball move not to sign him. But for a fan base as abused as Mets fans, it's another slap in the face by the Wiponzis, who once again pretend they were ever in the running or ever really wanted to make a legit offer. Yes and No. Yes, if you are the Mets. No, if you are the Marlins and want to get more players interested in going to Miami. Especially given their history of selling off contracts for prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Ramirez will get traded eventually- bank on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawksown14 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Ramirez will get traded eventually- bank on that Drama has already started. Hanley said he won't play 3B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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