There is less than a week until the 2012 Winter Meetings get underway in Nashville, Tennessee, and the hot stove is already heating up for the New York Mets.
It has been well-documented that the Mets are attempting to reach contract extensions with two of their marquee players, David Wright and R.A. Dickey. Both Wright and Dickey had club options in their contracts for the 2013 season, and the Mets have already exercised the options for both of those players.
Wright will make $16 million in 2013, while the reigning N.L. Cy Young Award winner will earn $5 million. Although securing these players for next season is not a concern, if the Mets are unable to lock them up for a longer deal, there is a chance that one, or both of them, won't be in Flushing for the duration of the 2013 season.
Today, multiple reports confirmed that general manager Sandy Alderson offered Wright a 6-year/$100 million contract extension. This comes on the heels of third baseman Evan Longoria's extension with the Tampa Bay Rays, which was for the same length and dollar value that the Mets have reportedly offered their franchise third baseman.
However, the belief is that Wright will turn down the Mets offer, and is looking for an extra year on the contract. This contract will be the last chance for Wright, who turns 30 in December, to get a long-term deal in his career.
Dickey's situation is more complex than Wright's is. The right-hander is coming off of the best year of his career, but at age 38, doubts remain about whether he can replicate the success of 2012.
The Mets are looking to cut payroll, and if they feel that they either can't afford to sign Dickey beyond 2013, or that he won't be able to register the same stats that he has over the last few seasons, they could easily look to trade him while his value is still high.
- Michael Rappaport
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