2008-12-08T12:41:45-05:00 2008-12-07T23:37:35-05:00 1 2008-12-07T23:37:35-05:00 1 1 10 2008-12-07T23:40:26-05:00 112 NY .talkingNYsports.com New York 623254 1 makes sense, Perez can easily get a multi-year deal. I still wouldn't be surprised if he signs with the Mets; however, this gives them added incentive to let him go! talkingNYsports.com 3572420 1 <p>LAS VEGAS -- Free agent left-hander <strong>Oliver Perez</strong> has decided to decline the Mets' arbitartion offer.</p> <p>Perez, who went 10-7 with a 4.22 ERA last season, is seeking a multiyear contract that would guarantee him significantly more, in terms of average annual value, than his $6.5 million 2008 salary.</p> <p>Perez was the only free agent the Mets offered arbitration. The club declined to do so with <strong>Pedro Martinez</strong>, <strong>Moises Alou</strong>, <strong>Luis Ayala</strong>, <strong>Damion Easley</strong>, <strong>Orlando Hernandez</strong>, <strong>Ramon Martinez</strong>, <strong>Ricardo Rincon</strong> and <strong>Matt Wise</strong>.</p> http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/100/64/thumb/Heyman_Jon.png 0 NY Jon Heyman New York 10084 29962