Matthew Cerrone

News: Two More Hours
By Matthew Cerrone - Feb 1, 2008 5:04 pm

The Mets have been granted an additional two hours to negotiate a contract extension with Johan Santana.

…i have to assume this means that a deal was not actually agreed to by the 5 pm deadline…however, for them to peg down an additional two hours, it would suggest that they’re super close, and just needed some additional time to get it right…

…i have heard from a few different people that santana is in New York City, but not at the negotiations, though i have been unable to confirm that with anyone connected to the team

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Comment by starz31
2008-02-01 17:04:58

ughhhhh…

Comment by beltransmole
2008-02-01 17:06:11

I don’t think I can take much more! This game of chess is making me dizzy! Anyone have dramamine?

Comment by rockets212
2008-02-01 17:11:23

you dont need dramamine, you need alcohol, and plenty of it, bottles and bottles of it

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Comment by jamie
2008-02-01 17:12:42

I’m wasted right now afetr leaving work so I could get away

 
Comment by bassman
2008-02-01 17:24:41

¡Ay CARAMBA!

 
 
 
 
Comment by wynton
2008-02-01 17:05:20

This is some sick joke.

 
Comment by Jared Blank
2008-02-01 17:05:30

Fred and Jeff had to run to the Citibank ATM.

Comment by cousinrk
2008-02-01 17:07:24

What’s another 2 hours of chest pains? come on now

 
Comment by mdemaio
2008-02-01 17:07:43

or Scores…

 
Comment by I Stole Third
2008-02-01 17:15:51

Haha!! I hope you’re right!!

 
 
Comment by a
2008-02-01 17:05:50

even if we do sign santana, i think my liver will have dissolved by opening day

 
Comment by cousinrk
2008-02-01 17:06:06

what’s another 2 hours of chest pains? come on people

 
Comment by mr_hellcat
2008-02-01 17:06:06

You have GOT to be kidding me.

 
Comment by ravi3
2008-02-01 17:06:22

I can’t do this anymore! I need to nap or something to maintain my sanity.

 
Comment by hojo20o9
2008-02-01 17:06:22

Matt,

How much do you make from ads, per refresh?

Comment by pcmetsfan07
2008-02-01 17:13:31

He may actually only make money on them through clicks

 
 
Comment by Charlie
2008-02-01 17:06:22

for the love of god.

 
Comment by tinathemetsgrl
2008-02-01 17:06:42

Is this good news or bad news?

I mean really, they can’t turn back now.

 
Comment by Hit The Weights Zeile
2008-02-01 17:06:42

no problem giving broken down older pedro an extra year but 28 year old best pitcher on the planet, i dont think so buddy.

 
Comment by Camera Carter
2008-02-01 17:06:43

Hopefully just dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s.

 
Comment by zig75
2008-02-01 17:06:51

Please just get it done before i climb out on the ledge

 
Comment by MetFanInDC
2008-02-01 17:06:58

Lucky I live on the 2nd floor.

 
Comment by MONGO
2008-02-01 17:07:03

i have no more hair to pull out. i have to start pulling out my fingernails.

Comment by Justin4383
2008-02-01 17:09:04

In the future, can they make these deals on either a Wednesday or Thursday so I won’t be at work waiting. My Bosses would greatly apprecieate it!

 
Comment by smark919
2008-02-01 17:11:42

I’m actually not that worried. It was much more tense when dealing with the trade itself. I think this will get done by 7, i have no doubts about it. He better pitch well, the pressure is definitely on.

Just a thought…….. who starts the first game of the year?

If Pedro starts game 1, then Johan’s first start at Shea is opening day. If Johan starts game 1, then Pedro starts the home opener and Johan’s first start at Shea would be Saturday the 12th.

 
 
Comment by mr_hellcat
2008-02-01 17:07:54

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit heroin.

Comment by GravediggerHebner
2008-02-01 17:16:40

Do you like gladiator movies Billy?

Comment by Nails
2008-02-01 17:17:39

You ever seen a grown man naked?

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Comment by Metsgirl23
2008-02-01 17:19:28

lol I don’t even like smoking and I need a cigerette so bad any one got one Help!

 
Comment by chicowalkersucksballs
2008-02-01 17:20:36

You ever spend time in a Turkish Prison?

You like films about gladiators?

 
Comment by Oregonmetsfan
2008-02-01 17:24:54

Whats you vector Victor?

 
 
Comment by napes22
2008-02-01 17:07:55

“Negotiate”. The media didn’t think it was suspensful enough.

 
Comment by Helped Keith Move
2008-02-01 17:07:57

can’t… stop… refreshing…

 
Comment by coreynyc
2008-02-01 17:07:58

PATIENCE EVERYONE…
Fred & Jeff are busy putting their pennies into rolls.

 
Comment by Hit The Weights Zeile
2008-02-01 17:08:00

if they blow this im just going to become a fan of whatever team mike piazza signs with.

Comment by jamie
2008-02-01 17:16:29

ha

 
 
Comment by Charlie
2008-02-01 17:08:37

remember, the league office only grants extensions when a deal is imminent.

 
Comment by MarcRabbi
2008-02-01 17:08:38

I cannot believe this isnt done yet…

its like the mets brass was taken by surprise on what Johan wanted… DIDNT THEY KNOW WHEN THEY DEALT FOR HIM? THAT HE WANTED RECORD MONEY? THIS IS AMAZING…

 
Comment by Piazza529
2008-02-01 17:08:43

Guys im goin 2 sleep i kant take it anymore…i’m six hours ahead ng going nuts…nite hope 4 something good 2 happen…lets go mets

 
Comment by mr_hellcat
2008-02-01 17:08:44

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit hero|n.

 
Comment by Giaco
2008-02-01 17:08:51

this has got to be the most hits Mets Blog ever had… more than the trading deadline

 
Comment by mr_hellcat
2008-02-01 17:09:15

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit smoking.

Comment by JarvisJanesAddiction
2008-02-01 17:19:08

Sniffin’ glue for me! :)

 
Comment by bayridgehodges
2008-02-01 17:19:25

haha, so did I, man. Jeez.

 
 
Comment by jtcuse44
2008-02-01 17:09:21

Jeff Wilpon is blowing this!!!! This is why nepotism should not be tolerated….is Charles Dolan.

 
Comment by stoney
2008-02-01 17:09:37

This is a good sign that they’re close though. It’ll get done… but not before we’ve all torn our guts out

 
Comment by njmatt
2008-02-01 17:09:47

wow, I mean this is just getting ridiculous

this isn’t Kris Benson, we aren’t overpaying for a mediocore pitcher and setting the market high

we are talking about paying the best pitcher in baseball. He should get the most money in baseball. That’s how it works.

 
Comment by TheRopolitans
2008-02-01 17:09:59

Pass the Tums.

Comment by sincekindergarten
2008-02-01 17:16:56