mets sign wagner -- 4/$43

[abuck1220]

option for a fifth year.

 

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5117698

[goonys evil twin]

I said all along I'd go 3/30 on either of the stud left handed relievers. Looks like teams are paying similar salaries, but they just aren't that upset about going extra years, after a good 3 year stretch there when length of contract was a pretty big deal.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

A little higher than rumored (40M/4) but not unexpected. Is anyone going to claim this justifies overspending on Eyre and Howry? I'm sure they will be along shortly. :wink:

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

Nice sign for the Mets, now if they get Manny...they might start to make some noise in the NL East.

 

Does this have any play on Furcal now? Braves are out of the Wagner sweepstakes, or were they ever even in it?

[ltb]

this seems like a lot for wagner.

[CardsFanInChiTown]

A little higher than rumored (40M/4) but not unexpected. Is anyone going to claim this justifies overspending on Eyre and Howry? I'm sure they will be along shortly. :wink:

 

this justifies overspending on Eyre and Howry

 

:wink:

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

A little higher than rumored (40M/4) but not unexpected. Is anyone going to claim this justifies overspending on Eyre and Howry? I'm sure they will be along shortly. :wink:

 

this justifies overspending on Eyre and Howry

 

:wink:

 

um, ok.

[badger1679666666]

isn't wagner 38? Seems like alot for a guy who will be 40 two years into the contract.

[ManCrushOnNomar]

isn't wagner 38? Seems like alot for a guy who will be 40 two years into the contract.

That's what I thought, but Fox said he is 34.

 

:-k

[Transmogrified Tiger]

isn't wagner 38? Seems like alot for a guy who will be 40 two years into the contract.

 

Wagner is 34.

[Balsa]

Well good for the Mets. I wouldn't want him at that price, especially with no other bullpen help, but good for them. He's gonna be a force the next two years or so I bet.

 

Certainly makes me feel better about signing Dempster, with all the money that Wagner got this year.

[CubinNY]

Well good for the Mets. I wouldn't want him at that price, especially with no other bullpen help, but good for them. He's gonna be a force the next two years or so I bet.

 

Certainly makes me feel better about signing Dempster, with all the money that Wagner got this year.

 

They still have Heilman and Looper. I think the bp will be much improved.

 

Omar is putting together a very solid team.

[Laura]

Mets have also picked up Tike Redman for cash considerations.

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[Sabermetrician]

Well good for the Mets. I wouldn't want him at that price, especially with no other bullpen help, but good for them. He's gonna be a force the next two years or so I bet.

 

Certainly makes me feel better about signing Dempster, with all the money that Wagner got this year.

 

They still have Heilman and Looper. I think the bp will be much improved.

 

Omar is putting together a very solid team.

 

Looper is a free agent I believe.