Morrissey Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 http://blogs.nypost.com/sports/st/archives/2009/02/mets_reach_term.html METS REACH TERMS WITH PEREZ By JOEL SHERMAN The Mets have reached agreement with Oliver Perez on a three-year, $36 million contract that will be finalized when the left-hander passes a physical, the Post has learned. The Mets know now the likely composition of their rotation with Perez joining Johan Santana, Mike Pelfrey, John Maine, and either Tim Redding or Freddy Garcia, who is trying to work his way back from injury. This all but assures that Pedro Martinez will not be returning to the team. The Mets had been haggling for a while with Perez's representative, Scott Boras. But in the end, Perez received neither a fourth year on the contract nor even an option year for a fourth year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Interesting, Boras has had a rough year. Tex got what he wanted but still. Curious as to how Met fans feel about this. I think it's a decent signing for them, better option then whatever else they had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I don't believe the Mets had much off a choice. That is a lot of money though. The market is so strange right now. I thought it would pull back across the board. Instead what gets cut out is the middle. Some guys still get paid but the ones in the middle don't. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 I don't believe the Mets had much off a choice. That is a lot of money though. The market is so strange right now. I thought it would pull back across the board. Instead what gets cut out is the middle. Some guys still get paid but the ones in the middle don't. Weird. 3 years/12 million per.. isn't a bad deal for the Mets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeebers Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I don't believe the Mets had much off a choice. That is a lot of money though. The market is so strange right now. I thought it would pull back across the board. Instead what gets cut out is the middle. Some guys still get paid but the ones in the middle don't. Weird. Not a bad deal for the Mets. I like it, Perez's upside is tantalizing and he is relatively young. His wildness and inconsistency drives everyone insane. I don't think this deal was what Perez and Boras had hoped for when Free Agency began. He was looking for something like 4-5 years and 15 per. This has been a crazy market. A lot of guys got screwed. If you look at it there is only a handful of guys that got what they wanted and more. 3 of those guys ended up on the Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I don't believe the Mets had much off a choice. That is a lot of money though. The market is so strange right now. I thought it would pull back across the board. Instead what gets cut out is the middle. Some guys still get paid but the ones in the middle don't. Weird. I think teh Mets caved slightly on this deal, but it was probably reaching a middle ground. I would have been happy with Sheets at 2 year 18 million dollar deal and take my chances. That is a risky proposition, though. All depends which Oliver we get, which says a lot about what he his. This gives the Mets obvious status quo, which I am not sue is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I think teh Mets caved slightly on this deal, but it was probably reaching a middle ground. I would have been happy with Sheets at 2 year 18 million dollar deal and take my chances. That is a risky proposition, though. All depends which Oliver we get, which says a lot about what he his. This gives the Mets obvious status quo, which I am not sue is good. Between Perez and Sheets you still get inconsistency in some form. In Sheets it's the injury bug and when oh when will he end up on the DL. With Perez is who shows up that day. But you have to wonder how bad the med sheet on Sheets is considering how many teams have chosen not to sign consider how lights out the dude can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Can Manny, Abreu, Sheets, and Dunn sign already so we get get the 2009 prediction thread going...****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Can Manny, Abreu, Sheets, and Dunn sign already so we get get the 2009 prediction thread going...****! Can't believe the Mets still aren't trying to get Manny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Interesting, Boras has had a rough year. Tex got what he wanted but still. Curious as to how Met fans feel about this. I think it's a decent signing for them, better option then whatever else they had. I like it. It's alot of $$ but it's their best option. I just hope Ollie gets more consistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I think teh Mets caved slightly on this deal, but it was probably reaching a middle ground. I would have been happy with Sheets at 2 year 18 million dollar deal and take my chances. That is a risky proposition, though. All depends which Oliver we get, which says a lot about what he his. This gives the Mets obvious status quo, which I am not sue is good. It's not. IMHO I think we'll be hard pressed to make the playoffs at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Can't believe the Mets still aren't trying to get Manny. Who says they're not ? . I can't believe they have ZERO interest in Dunn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 15 per for OLIVER PEREZ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 15 per for OLIVER PEREZ?? Ahh crap, the title should be 3 years for 36 million, $12 million per Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Who says they're not ? . I can't believe they have ZERO interest in Dunn. They better. I dont' cheer against the Mets but these are the times I feel bad for the fan base. You without a doubt or excuse have one of the greatest hitters in the game AVAILABLE TO YOU in the free market. The Mets aren't the Pittsburgh Pirates so they should be able to fork over the $$ to get him. I'm sure some people don't like HIM but when he's hitting bombs out of Citi Field the fans will be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Ahh crap, the title should be 3 years for 36 million, $12 million per Less than what Lowe got, which I guess in the big picture scheme is fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Less than what Lowe got, which I guess in the big picture scheme is fair. Well Perez isn't as good as Lowe, but 4 years for Lowe is a risk, but I doubt the Braves get Lowe without the 4th year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'm happy. Glad to have him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'm happy. Glad to have him back. I feel better with a supposedly stronger bullpen, here we can pull Ollie after any 6th inning troubles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I feel better with a supposedly stronger bullpen, here we can pull Ollie after any 6th inning troubles. Agreed. Not a guy I want at the top of the rotation, but I always liked him. He can shut down another team better than most I've seen, he just can't do it consistently. Going in, we know we're going to have some debacles with him, but he should win more than a few games and if the bullpen isn't a disaster, I think he'll have a great year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adb280z Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 This was a signing the Mets had to make. Now they just need to cut Castillo and get a real 2nd baseman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 They better. I dont' cheer against the Mets but these are the times I feel bad for the fan base. You without a doubt or excuse have one of the greatest hitters in the game AVAILABLE TO YOU in the free market. The Mets aren't the Pittsburgh Pirates so they should be able to fork over the $$ to get him. I'm sure some people don't like HIM but when he's hitting bombs out of Citi Field the fans will be happy. He was available to you as well. Just because we are not publically stating interest does not mean we are not monitoring him. Tex wasn't exactly destined for the Yanks publically yet it happened. All media releases during FA period are nothing more than posturing the majority of the time. I want him but you can NEVER forget this guy quit on his last team and threw away key at bats just because he was unhappy. Let's not make like we are talking about Albert Pujols hanging out there. Manny is a major headache depending on his attitude at any given time. I want him on the Mets but with his baggage, price tag and age it is far from a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Well Perez isn't as good as Lowe, but 4 years for Lowe is a risk, but I doubt the Braves get Lowe without the 4th year. But his "upside' is right Tyler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 There are 2 players I think the Mets should look at. Obviously Ben Sheets, to get that guy that has #1 type stuff, along with Johan, and Orlando Hudson, so they don't have to see Luis Castillo ever again... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yisman Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 better 12 per than what the title says, that's for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 We know Perez can pitch in New York- a big consideration when bringing any one new into this media markeplace. This was something that made sense for both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdropOFvenom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Very pleased with this deal, I think if Ollie pitches like he has the last 2 years that he'll be well worth the contract, and if he lives up on some of his upside this could be a downright bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Meh. For what was left for pitching, its the best available at a good price. But he isnt the missing piece to a championship puzzle. Hopefully he can perform up to his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Meh. For what was left for pitching, its the best available at a good price. But he isnt the missing piece to a championship puzzle. Hopefully he can perform up to his contract. True but at least it means the rotation can be good to very good. For that to be true it means Pelfrey must continue to be the rising star we saw last seaon and that Maine(healthy) and Ollie return to 2000 form. Also adding Sheets on a short deal would make us very tough to beat but the brass must be somewhat sure Garcia will rebound. Redding is decent insurance and did pitch well against the Phils last year. The bench is pretty bad so I guess we have to address that and possibly a Beimel type for the pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Fine by me at $12m per... now go sign Manny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 He was available to you as well. Just because we are not publically stating interest does not mean we are not monitoring him. Tex wasn't exactly destined for the Yanks publically yet it happened. All media releases during FA period are nothing more than posturing the majority of the time. I want him but you can NEVER forget this guy quit on his last team and threw away key at bats just because he was unhappy. Let's not make like we are talking about Albert Pujols hanging out there. Manny is a major headache depending on his attitude at any given time. I want him on the Mets but with his baggage, price tag and age it is far from a no brainer. That's why a short deal is great for him. I see your point about "publicly stating pursuit" but I'm saying I'd be disappointed if I were a Mets fan. At this point the Yanks don't need him but he'd be a nice addition. If we didn't land Tex I'd be singing a different tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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