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Mets extend Wright...

Iubitul Aug 06 2006 05:24 PM

6 years/$55 Million with an option for 2013 - according to the scroll at the bottom on SNY....

Edgy DC Aug 06 2006 05:28 PM

Kablammo. Just wow.

metirish Aug 06 2006 05:28 PM

WOW...way to go Mets and Wright.

Edgy DC Aug 06 2006 05:31 PM

I've got to get to work building that 2013 roster thread.

metirish Aug 06 2006 05:35 PM

This is some statement form the Mets this week with Reyes and Wright,a big congrats all round.

Edgy DC Aug 06 2006 05:41 PM

Three offensive All-Stars (23, 23, and 29) wrapped up for five-seven years is a lot to look forward to.

Yancy Street Gang Aug 06 2006 06:08 PM

That's terrific! And it eats up two (maybe three) years of free agency.

ScarletKnight41 Aug 06 2006 06:18 PM

Very nice!

Elster88 Aug 06 2006 06:59 PM

You know....I'm really starting to like how this organization does things. Except for the Nady trade.

Frayed Knot Aug 06 2006 07:19 PM

]Mets extend Wright... Why, they didn't think he was tall enough?? I'm a bit surprised at the timing and size of the deal, but certainly not unhappy. ]I'm really starting to like how this organization does things. Except for the Nady trade. The one that got him here or the one that sent him away? Or both?

cleonjones11 Aug 06 2006 07:30 PM

Give David a Red Stripe... Wright Reyes Beltran...that new stadium wil be fulll

Zvon Aug 06 2006 07:59 PM

KC Aug 06 2006 08:27 PM

I get tired of the numbers on these things, but six years at less than ten per is probably gonna be a bargain for the Mets in the long run. No?

Johnny Dickshot Aug 06 2006 08:33 PM

Yup (R). From the Reyes thread: ] if the mets were to offer him the security of a 4 year deal at say 22 million over 4 does he reject it? Seems he would. ]Daily News says this morning that no long-term discussions have been held with Wright. He and his agent would be receptive, but Mets says nothing's planned yet, since Wright is still a year away from arbitration. Rubin, you've been traded to Pittsburgh for relief pitching.

Edgy DC Aug 06 2006 08:46 PM

Marty Noble wrote: NEW YORK -- For years, and even when he was a primary part of their present, the Mets have referred to David Wright as part of the future. And now they have put their money where the mouth is and made it official. The club announced Sunday it had invested another $55 million in its future, that it had signed the face of the organization to a contract that could -- and almost certainly will -- keep Wright him in Mets colors through the 2012 season. The announcement was made at Shea Stadium before the Mets played the Phillies, a day after Wright's diving play denied the Phillies a run and produced the final out of a one-run victory and four days after the club "locked up" the other half of the left side of its infield, Jose Reyes, for four years and $23.25 million. The contract provides for a $1.5 million signing bonus, salaries of $1 million next year, $5 million in 2008, $7.5 million in 2009, $10 million in 2010, $14 million in 2011 and $15 million in 2012. If the Mets exercise their option for 2013, the All-Star third baseman will earn $16 million. If they don't, he will receive $1 million. Full agreement was struck at 4:15 p.m. ET Sunday after Reyes-speed negotiations that began in earnest on Wednesday. In a conversation before the trading deadline last Monday, Wright's representatives, Sam and Seth Levinson, and the Mets had agreed to limit the time spent negotiating so as not to have the efforts become a distraction to Wright. "We just wanted to get it done by the end of the weekend," Mets general manager Omar Minaya said. Wright called the time spent "exciting" and the contract "humbling." He said he wasn't worried about getting a deal done. "I've always wanted to be a life-long Met," Wright said. "I made that clear. This is a big step in that direction."

seawolf17 Aug 06 2006 09:17 PM

Awesome, awesome, awesome. Big thumbs up to David and Omar and all involved parties.

Rockin' Doc Aug 06 2006 09:43 PM

Wright gets security and a long term commitment from the Mets. He's happy and the Mets fans should be ecstatic, so it's a great deal for all involved. The Mets have locked up a solid offensive core (Beltran, Reyes, Wright) for several years to come. The future just keeps looking better for the Mets organization. I think I'm developing a man crush for Omar.

Frayed Knot Aug 06 2006 10:26 PM

]but six years at less than ten per is probably gonna be a bargain for the Mets in the long run. No? Except that, on his own, Wright was prolly not going to make more than 500K next year so you gotta look at this stuff as an average. He's getting more now in exchange for the security he's not yet in position to demand and possibly less later on because he's giving up the right to auction himself for 2 more (or possibly 3) years. It could be a bargain for the team in the back years (assuming normal progression) plus they know exactly what the budgeted numbers are for their two young guns for the foreseeable future.

metirish Aug 06 2006 11:14 PM

Nothng not to like about this deal, it's refreshing to see to home grown players commit to deals that seems good for both sides...and from Newsday... ] Wright will donate $1.5 million to the Mets Foundation during the contract. what's not to like about Wright?

Yancy Street Gang Aug 07 2006 06:03 AM

metirish wrote: what's not to like about Wright? He once was photographed at a party with a bottle in his hand and a girl on his arm.

Iubitul Aug 07 2006 07:19 AM

Yancy Street Gang wrote: ="metirish"]what's not to like about Wright? He once was photographed at a party with a bottle in his hand and a girl on his arm. Well, at least we know there won't be an "I'm not gay" press conference in his future...

seawolf17 Aug 07 2006 07:57 AM

You know what I was thinking about this morning? The huge ovation he's going to get when he's introduced in the starting lineup at the 2012 All Star Game at the new Bob Murphy Stadium.

Willets Point Aug 07 2006 08:25 AM

Yancy Street Gang wrote: ="metirish"]what's not to like about Wright? He once was photographed at a party with a bottle in his hand and a girl on his arm. So are you jealous? Beer and women are two of my favorite things. It's nice that Wright shares my interests.

Yancy Street Gang Aug 07 2006 09:27 AM

Jealous? Nah. I was just referencing this sentiment. While I never liked beer, girls can be rather appealing. I wouldn't mind being a 23-year-old single millionaire. Maybe I am jealous.

Edgy DC Aug 07 2006 09:29 AM

]"As long as the teams are competitive, it drives sales right through the roof," crowed John Camilleri, general manager for the Yankees and Mets Clubhouse stores. Camilleri said Derek Jeter jerseys were the hottest sellers for 10 years — but the Yankee shortstop has been surpassed in popularity by Mets heartthrob third baseman David Wright.

Elster88 Aug 07 2006 10:05 AM

I'm jealous too.

Yancy Street Gang Aug 07 2006 10:06 AM

Yeah! That coulda been me if only I was young and talented.

metirish Aug 07 2006 01:28 PM

Even in Atlanta they love these deals. ] Mets strike gold with Wright, Reyes By GUY CURTRIGHT The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 08/06/06 Fleet shortstop Jose Reyes was rewarded with a big long-term contract. The New York Mets will try to do the same with slugging third baseman David Wright. Rarely has a team broken in such a dynamic young left side of the infield. When you have a 23-year-old pair like Reyes and Wright, you want to make sure they stay around for a long, long time. Mention the Mets' twosome and Braves broadcaster Don Sutton thinks of Robin Yount and Paul Molitor, who came up to Milwaukee when the right-hander was pitching for the Brewers. "You can't get a better combination than that. They are both in the Hall of Fame," said Sutton, who is in Cooperstown with them. "But Wright and Reyes are going to be special players. They are pretty darn good right now." How special are the Mets youngsters? They were the first infield teammates 23 or younger ever to be named to start an All-Star Game. Reyes couldn't play because of a finger laceration, but that is the only thing that has stopped him this season. He went into the weekend leading the majors with 44 stolen bases and 13 triples while hitting .291. Wright has the power to balance Reyes' speed. A future team leader and an MVP candidate this year, Wright was hitting .309 with 22 homers and 81 RBIs. "Both of them are stars," Braves manager Bobby Cox said. "Getting two of them like that together, that's about as good as it's ever going to get. You don't see guys like that too often. "Wright gets to a lot of balls. He makes errors now, but he's going to be a premier defensive guy. And he's going to hit 30 homers every year of his life. Reyes plays a great short and he's going to steal you 50 or 60 bases and hit .300." The pair has played so well that some Mets fans think that they are better than the Yankees' twosome of shortstop Derek Jeter and third baseman Alex Rodriguez. That might be a stretch, but you certainly can't argue that the Mets are getting more for their money right now. "We're just having fun and enjoying the ride," Wright said. "This isn't the time for comparisons. We're just getting started." http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/stories/0806insidebase.html

Johnny Dickshot Aug 07 2006 04:40 PM

Edgy DC wrote: ]"As long as the teams are competitive, it drives sales right through the roof," crowed John Camilleri, general manager for the Yankees and Mets Clubhouse stores. Camilleri said Derek Jeter jerseys were the hottest sellers for 10 years — but the Yankee shortstop has been surpassed in popularity by Mets heartthrob third baseman David Wright. I need the source of this quote immediately. Thanks. edit -- nevermind -- found it. This'll be the first year since 1988 the Mets draw more than 3 mills. They reached that figure 12 years before the MFYs did.

Edgy DC Aug 07 2006 05:03 PM

Have I told you how much I hate "replica" Yankee t-shirts --- but especially "authentic-looking" jerseys, that have the fave player's name on the back, rendering it actually less than authentic? I think I have. Haven't I? Well, I hate that.

Nymr83 Aug 07 2006 07:53 PM

]The contract provides for a $1.5 million signing bonus, salaries of $1 million next year, $5 million in 2008, $7.5 million in 2009, $10 million in 2010, $14 million in 2011 and $15 million in 2012. the first four years of this deal are pretty much exactly what i advocated inb the other thread, but now there are 2 more years at a fair rate added on that would have been free agency, this is a great deal.

SteveJRogers Aug 07 2006 08:13 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Have I told you how much I hate "replica" Yankee t-shirts --- but especially "authentic-looking" jerseys, that have the fave player's name on the back, rendering it actually less than authentic? I think I have. Haven't I? Well, I hate that. Yup. Heard great radio rants about it "Oh, thank you for letting me know who #2 on the Yankees is, I'd never know that its Jeter" Actually, whats worse is someone taking a real authentic jersey with a number, and putting their name or something on it. Geez wiz! I mean really, its quite disrespectfull when you think about it. Like if you see someone in a 41 vintage Met jersey you think "Yeah, Tom Seaver" and you see on that back it says "Grabowski" or something. Its more alarming for a Yankee jersey because they have No Name...Of Course (sorry, had to say it that way) Perfect example, I saw someone with a 7 Yankee jersey, but he had his name on the back! I went up to him and said "If you put ANY name on that jersey, it should only be MANTLE!" The guy looked at me and said that it was his name, and he wears 7 in softball games. I didn't want to respond. But those Yankee-pinstriped faux-jerseys with the Names on back are disgusting, then again, thats probably why it seems that the majority people I see with them on are causual fans, or fans there just to be "seen" and think "Boy I'm wearing player X's jersey, I'm a real fan!" No, you just spent 20-30 bucks on a glorified batting practice shirt! (you know, the Tee-shirts, though I've heard them (both Mets and Yankees) being called "Jerseys" for some reason)

metirish Aug 07 2006 08:14 PM

] But those Yankee-pinstriped faux-jerseys with the Names on back are disgusting, All yankee jerseys are horible.

ScarletKnight41 Aug 07 2006 09:11 PM

A Cranepooler was telling me just this morning how Sports Authority was selling MFYs caps that were Blue and Orange. Granted, our colors are better than theirs. But they should just have the class to live with what they're stuck with.

SteveJRogers Aug 07 2006 09:22 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: A Cranepooler was telling me just this morning how Sports Authority was selling MFYs caps that were Blue and Orange. Granted, our colors are better than theirs. But they should just have the class to live with what they're stuck with. Oooooooh! Thats another rant of mine! Lets just say I believe that if it isn't something worn in an official game or an official locker room celebration then it should not be worn by a true FAN! Reason for crap like that though, is strictly A) Gang colors and B) for the female persuasion (no offense Coob and SK) to wear a shirt or hat that "fits" their particular look of the day. In other words MFY the strict Navy Blue cap with the Interlocking WHITE NY with the MLB logo on that back. And if you want to honor America, there are those available with the flag stiched in on THE SIDE! Ditto with the Mets: Either strict blue with the orange NY, later with the orange button on top. That one-and-done white top cap with a blue brim, the all black cap and the black with blue brim! THATS IT! Various Spring Training caps and special ASG, WS and American Flag versions aside, those 5 caps are the ONLY caps ever worn by the New York Met franchise for over 44 years now and the ONLY caps fans SHOULD WEAR! Or at least I would wear anyway =;)

Willets Point Aug 07 2006 09:26 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: A Cranepooler was telling me just this morning how Sports Authority was selling MFYs caps that were Blue and Orange. Granted, our colors are better than theirs. But they should just have the class to live with what they're stuck with. That's the transitional model for bandwagoners who are hedging their bets.

Nymr83 Aug 07 2006 09:33 PM

the yankees seem to have jerseys and hats in every color and its annoying...especially the blue ones (Mets0 and the red ones (Red Sox), how could a "fan' ever wear those?

SteveJRogers Aug 07 2006 09:44 PM

Nymr83 wrote: the yankees seem to have jerseys and hats in every color and its annoying...especially the blue ones (Mets0 and the red ones (Red Sox), how could a "fan' ever wear those? Worse than that, how about the variations, ie PINSTRIPED HATS, some sort of jagged edge design, ect. Again, this crap is for gang colors and women. Two demos that probably would have a hard time naming Nick Green and Aaron Guile let alone second tier players like Melky Cabrera and Kyle Farnsworth! Essentially the Yellow Yankee hats are there for Latin Kings to represent the Yankees. Pure example of what I mean, saw someone in a Pirate hat once, I said "Hey Pirates look good this year" (this was a few years back, when Benson and crew looked like they were going to turn a corner) the guy gave a standard "Yeah huh..." Probably wouldn't know who Kris Benson was if he and Anna were doing it right in front of him! So why buy something with a P or a Pirates secondary logo on it when you can buy the interlocking NYs

Edgy DC Aug 07 2006 09:46 PM

Official locker room celebration? You're losing me, Steve.

SteveJRogers Aug 07 2006 10:21 PM

="Edgy DC"]Official locker room celebration? You're losing me, Steve. The official caps that the Mets wore when they clinched the 1999 and 2000 Wild Card slots and the 2000 NL Championship

Edgy DC Aug 07 2006 10:23 PM

I got your meaning.

SteveJRogers Aug 07 2006 10:23 PM

A 4th one should be added in a combo of 40 Met wins and 2nd place team losses!