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Posted: 11/7/2012 1:51 PM
Jason Bay Contract Terminated
Joel Sherman @ Joelsherman1 # Mets and Jason Bay have worked out an agreement that makes him an unconditional free agent. Bay Era in Flushing is over YES!
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Posted: 11/7/2012 1:52 PM
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Wow....common sense prevails for a change! .......all the while, I was hoping for the "amicably parted ways" story this off-season, but never expected it to happen.  "Use your head.....that's that lump 3 feet above your arse." - Jimmy Dugan
Last edited 11/7/2012 1:53 PM by Walnutz15
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Posted: 11/7/2012 1:53 PM
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Can't wait to see details.
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Posted: 11/7/2012 1:53 PM
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Change we can ALL believe in, democrat or republican!
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Posted: 11/7/2012 1:54 PM
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dcmets wrote: Can't wait to see details. He should of walked away for free! He literally stole millions!!! |
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Posted: 11/7/2012 1:54 PM
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Sherman.  I have to believe see it to believe it. |
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Posted: 11/7/2012 1:54 PM
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Thanks for the memories. Maybe T. Hunter's contract will take his place.  |
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Posted: 11/7/2012 1:55 PM
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theinfluencer wrote: Sherman.
I have to believe see it to believe it. Adam Rubin also reported it. |
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Posted: 11/7/2012 1:56 PM
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wow.
"Maybe it's time to make some moves." - Sandy Alderson
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Posted: 11/7/2012 1:58 PM
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You have to figure there is a decent sized buy out, especially since they would consider the option. Im sure it wont take long to hear the particulars, tho.
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Posted: 11/7/2012 1:59 PM
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Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1
Bay is getting all $21M he is owed, the $16M salary, the $3M buyout and the $2M left on a signing bonus. Some is being deferred #Mets
Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1
#Mets probably investigated found no trade for Bay, felt untenable to bring back, save few $ by deferring or else makes no sense |
"Use your head.....that's that lump 3 feet above your arse." - Jimmy Dugan
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Posted: 11/7/2012 2:01 PM
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No matter what, it beats bringing him back for ST - and hearing the garbage about them being confident in "getting something out of him".
Enough with bringing back known-targets, and having them walk right into the line of fire.
"Use your head.....that's that lump 3 feet above your arse." - Jimmy Dugan
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Posted: 11/7/2012 2:01 PM
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Oh, geez. But, honestly, I almost think the union wouldnt allow for much less than this. I suppose they could have fought the option/buy out, but probably not worth it.
Last edited 11/7/2012 2:02 PM by dcmets
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Posted: 11/7/2012 2:03 PM
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Joel Sherman @ Joelsherman1 Bay is getting all $21M he is owed, the $16M salary, the $3M buyout and the $2M left on a signing bonus. Some is being deferred
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Posted: 11/7/2012 2:05 PM
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Our best FA deal to date: Jason Bay, 5 years, $21M, no baseball ;)
I wish I was joking.
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Posted: 11/7/2012 2:05 PM
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Interesting that he is getting the whole nut. I'm curious to see how much is deferred.
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Posted: 11/7/2012 2:09 PM
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I'm baffled if he is getting the whole thing and the Mets don't have enough OFs.
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Posted: 11/7/2012 2:17 PM
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He has a guaranteed contract, he sort of has to get the whole amount. Unless, out of the goodness of his heart, he says, "hey, keep a few million...." ;) Part of me was really hoping that was the case.
Last edited 11/7/2012 2:18 PM by dcmets
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Posted: 11/7/2012 2:17 PM
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Seaver wrote: I'm baffled if he is getting the whole thing and the Mets don't have enough OFs. Addition by subtraction. He would be too much of a distraction in Spring Training, better just sign a AAAA guy for the minimum or promote someone from the minors.
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Posted: 11/7/2012 2:18 PM
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I guess if you defer enough, it gives the Mets a few more bucks this offseason...and also opens up a spot on the 40 man. From the Mets perspective, it makes sense because he was just wasting space anyway and further turning off the fanbase. It makes sense from Bay's perspective too. I'm sure he didn't want to go through another season feeling like (and being treated like) a complete failure. For his sake, he can take the year off or give it a try on a one year deal in a park that is more hitter friendly.
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