Note: Mets and OP Still Negotiating
According to John Delcos in the Journal News, “The Mets keep talking with agent Scott Boras in the hope of avoiding arbitration
with left-hander Oliver Perez by signing him to a long-term contract.”
In the report, Delcos talks with Perez, as well as Mets Ass’t GM John Ricco, about the discussions.
Perez is seeking $6.5 million for this coming season, his final year before becoming a free agent. However, the Mets have countered with a $4.7 million offer. Therefore, the two sides are scheduled for an arbitration hearing on Feb. 21.
…of course, while the Mets logically push for a long-term deal, which could cover this season, plus a few years in to free agency, there is still time for the two sides to meet in the middle before the hearing in late February…





