Mets extend offer to Perez, their top target

2009-11-12T11:50:35-05:00

2009-01-23T18:44:11-05:00

2009-01-28T15:53:20-05:00

Grummpy

Ridgewood 682779

49 Just read that Garland just sign with the D-Backs. I wonder how much more that creap Boras is going to up the ante for Perez. Garland sgin for 6.25 mil your telling me the Mets can't afford that. Garland has pitch over 200 inning the last fore year. He would have been a good add to the team. Come on Mets Finish what you started let's not stop now. 4142532

2009-01-27T00:47:45-05:00

Grummpy

Ridgewood 682779

48 The bottom line is the Mets need starting pitching and another bat. Stop counting your pennies you bunch of cheap ba$***ds and go out there and get what you need before it's too late. They can't count on Delgardo having the same kind of year he had in 08. And if any of the starters get hurt they're screwed. Do the right thing by your loyal fans and get what this team needs. 4121523

2009-01-26T22:10:08-05:00

YankeeFan2782

Flushing 685650

47 WAKE UP OMAR!!!!!!!! You lost on Derrick Lowe to the hated braves, I know Perez can be inconisitent but he is young and has a lot of upside. The Mets do not have a real deep farm system to be passing on free agent pitchers. Just sign Oliver and continue to choke in September 4120370

2009-01-23T20:16:21-05:00

Lightweight

San Francisco 91862

3 I disagree that the Mets have had a bad off-season. They've made their bullpen one of the best in the league, both by addition (K-rod, Putz, Green) and subtraction (Heilman, Schoenweiss), without giving up any significant parts of last year's team (which was only a game out of first place, in case you forgot). They signed Redding for the back of the rotation and Garcia to a minor-league deal to provide insurance. Both signings are good and should allow Neise another year in AAA. Frankly, I'd be happy enough going to camp with a rotation of Santana, Pelfrey, Maine, Redding, Garcia, with Neise at AAA and ready to step in if anyone gets hurt. Add Perez or Sheets to that mix and it'd be very strong. That said, I only want Perez back at the right price. 5 years/$60 million (his asking price) is double what he's worth. 3 years/$33 million or so is probably about right. Otherwise, I'd rather give 2 years to Sheets than 4 or 5 to Perez. 4094251

2009-01-26T15:55:08-05:00

none a ya bizness

Queens Village 685764

I disagree that the Mets have had a bad off-season. They've made their bullpen one of the best in the league, both by addition (K-rod, Putz, Green) and subtraction (Heilman, Schoenweiss), without giving up any significant parts of last year's team (which was only a game out of first place, in case you forgot). They signed Redding for the back of the rotation and Garcia to a minor-league deal to provide insurance. Both signings are good and should allow Neise another year in AAA. Frankly, I'd be happy enough going to camp with a rotation of Santana, Pelfrey, Maine, Redding, Garcia, with Neise at AAA and ready to step in if anyone gets hurt. Add Perez or Sheets to that mix and it'd be very strong. That said, I only want Perez back at the right price. 5 years/$60 million (his asking price) is double what he's worth. 3 years/$33 million or so is probably about right. Otherwise, I'd rather give 2 years to Sheets than 4 or 5 to Perez.

46 ok, so they upgraded the pen. thats a start. what about the lineup? of all the blown saves over the last two years, how many were at home (where they could have still won it in the bottom of the inning if they could only push another run or two across)? the mets should definitely get another bat to boost the offense. there is no backup for delgado at first base, is there? and i'm not too thrilled with the fact that theyre going into the season with tatis as the left fielder. 4116669

2009-01-25T21:21:10-05:00

AMAZIN'METS

Taftville 685059

45 The Mets are good at this point, in my opinion. They have a pretty good chance at Perez anyways, and with K-Rod, Putz, and Redding added to their rotation, people forget that these three guys are the 1-2-3 punches that the Mets needed, and they got. So when someone, "oh wah, wah, I'm so mad the Mets are gonna stink again"...DON'T forget about these two, the Mets might not have a Sabathia, or a burnett, but who SAID we needed those? C'MON METS FANS! 4107544

2009-01-25T21:20:50-05:00

AMAZIN'METS

Taftville 685059

44 The Mets are good at this point, in my opinion. They have a pretty good chance at Perez anyways, and with K-Rod, Putz, and Redding added to their rotation, people forget that these three guys are the 1-2-3 punches that the Mets needed, and they got. So when someone, "oh wah, wah, I'm so mad the Mets are gonna stink again"...DON'T forget about these two, the Mets might not have a Sabathia, or a burnett, but who SAID we needed those? C'MON METS FANS! 4107527

2009-01-25T16:52:45-05:00

markinmaryland21

Catonsville 622839

43 My god, I can not believe these comments are coming from Mets fans. Do you guys not think about the next few years. FM will be an all star right fielder for us in 2 to 3 years. By then Murphy will bean every day player, why on earth would we want to bring a TO player in like Manny. We finally have a bullpen that should give us 5 to 10 more victories this year. I would love it if we could bet both Perez and Sheets. We know at some time someone will go down with an injury. If you remember the past 2 years when we have been playing for the playoffs, we have been sending guys out who shold not be pitching in the pro's. If we could have 6 or 7 strong pitchers, we would be ready when guys go down. Heck, make the guy who does not make the rotation, the long reliever. You can never have too much pitching, and getting Sheets would cost 1/4th as much as Manny. And potentially you would be bringing in a number 2 starter. 4105991

2009-01-25T08:38:46-05:00

Marv Eugene T

Fort Eustis 684599

42 resign Perez, let other free agents go, play hard nose, have the stadium stand in prayer from 7th inning on and we'll watch the rest of the division play catch up... 4103522

2009-01-24T16:15:22-05:00

GetManny99

Ho Ho Kus 683605

41 whoops it did work the last time same comment. 4099345

2009-01-24T16:14:20-05:00

GetManny99

Ho Ho Kus 683605

40 I agree with Grumpy. Although i will never stop being a fan i want to see them go out and get some players. Next year i want to see a chamionship and my confidence is at an all time low. Who cares about money i want a championship. Go out spend some cash! 4099305

The Mets have placed an offer on the table for free-agent lefthander Oliver Perez, SI.com has learned, and are hopeful to have an answer in coming days regarding their prime pitching target. The Mets are believed to have improved their original thought, which was for about $30 million over three years. But it isn't certain what their latest offer is. Perez remains the Mets' top choice for the final spot in their rotation, though the team has remained in contact with three other free-agent pitchers -- Randy Wolf, Jon Garland and Ben Sheets. They know they'd have competition for Wolf (Dodgers), Garland (Diamondbacks) and Sheets (Rangers, possibly Yankees) but aren't sure what other teams are competing for Perez. The Mets had been hopeful to land free agent Derek Lowe earlier but were surprised when the rival Braves outbid them by $24 million, landing Lowe with a $60-million, four-year contract. Perez, 27, is eight years younger than Lowe, though not quite as consistent. Mets GM Omar Minaya would love to import Perez, so the Mets are not likely to take one of the other pitchers unless he feels his chances for Perez are gone.   43722 http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/100/64/thumb/Heyman_Jon.png 0 NY

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