Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Mets are cautiously optimistic that they are getting closer to signing Oliver Perez to a new contract. Thoughts are, that so far they are sticking to the three year deal although a fourth year vesting option is clearly possible.
The Mets appear to be alone in the pursuit of Perez. No other team has really come out and acknowledged interest. I expect, based on some sources, that a deal will hopefully be reached by the end of the business week. If it drags into the weekend or past, look for the Mets to at least show some interest in moving towards Randy Wolf and/or Ben Sheets. Minaya is patient, but with only a couple weeks before pitchers & catchers report, he cannot be left without anyone to fill the fianl spot in the rotation.
If signed, Perez most likely completes the pitcher acqusitions and barring something unforseen, finishes the off-season for the Mets. This 2009 team looks a lot like the 2008 team that missed the playoffs doesn't it?
Say it with me, "Manny, Manny, Manny!"
The Mets appear to be alone in the pursuit of Perez. No other team has really come out and acknowledged interest. I expect, based on some sources, that a deal will hopefully be reached by the end of the business week. If it drags into the weekend or past, look for the Mets to at least show some interest in moving towards Randy Wolf and/or Ben Sheets. Minaya is patient, but with only a couple weeks before pitchers & catchers report, he cannot be left without anyone to fill the fianl spot in the rotation.
If signed, Perez most likely completes the pitcher acqusitions and barring something unforseen, finishes the off-season for the Mets. This 2009 team looks a lot like the 2008 team that missed the playoffs doesn't it?
Say it with me, "Manny, Manny, Manny!"
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