Mets
fans made it clear to the Mets ownership that Jose Reyes was a truly special
player, not just because of his on field talent but also his personality. When
Reyes came up back in 2003, he quickly became a fan favorite. Over the next few
seasons he became one of those special players that define a team. In 2006 he helped
bring the Mets back to the playoffs for te first time since 2000. By 2011 he
was one of the most popular players on the team along with David Wright. Mets fans
made it apparent that they did not want to part ways with Jose. Going into the
offseason, Mets ownership seemed to realize to this and said that re-signing
Reyes was their top priority in the offseason.
The Miami Marlins with their new name, logo, uniforms, and wealth were the first to make an offer. The Mets said they wanted to gauge the market before making an offer. A few weeks went by and no other offer was made to the all-star shortstop. The Marlins then inked Heath Bell to a 3 year $27 million contract. The Marlins showed the baseball world they had money and were willing to spend it. On Sunday, December 4th in became apparent that the Marlins were close to signing Reyes the rumored amount was 6 years $106 million. The Mets still remained silent. A few hours later, it became official Jose Reyes was a Miami Marlin, The Mets had lost the bidding war on the coveted free agent, or so it seemed.
The assumption at first was the Mets made an offer to Reyes which he deemed was too low compared to what the marlins gave him. It soon came out that this assumption was false. The Mets had never even made Reyes an offer. They did not even try. At the beginning of the offseason Mets told the public that resigning Reyes was the top priority, yet they did not even try. Mets fans were lied to. 6 years $106 million is overpaying for someone who is injury prone such as Reyes, in a few years he will not be the same player he is today. The Mets however still should have made an offer in the range of 5 years $90 million. Maybe Jose might have taken a hometown discount. It seemed as if he wanted to stay and in an interview with SNY’s Kevin Burckhardt, he said “They give me nothing.” Had Reyes just taken the offer with more money from the marlins versus the meager offer from the Mets It could just be tacked up to greed. But the Mets never made him an offer. They did not come in second in the race; they did not even show up to race.
Over the past few years, ever since Aaron Heilman gave up the home run to Yadier Molina, the Mets situation has gotten worse. The Mets have suffered two collapses, countless injuries, horrible contracts, a firing of the GM, firing of two managers, and a Ponzi scheme. The team and its situation has gotten worse not better. Real change must start from the top, it is time for the Wilpons to sell the team. The fans need to send a powerful message to the Wilpons, that they are clearly unfit to own a baseball team. If you want, The 7 Line released new “Sell The Team” shirts go out and get one wear it to Citi Field and chant for them to sell the team.
The Miami Marlins with their new name, logo, uniforms, and wealth were the first to make an offer. The Mets said they wanted to gauge the market before making an offer. A few weeks went by and no other offer was made to the all-star shortstop. The Marlins then inked Heath Bell to a 3 year $27 million contract. The Marlins showed the baseball world they had money and were willing to spend it. On Sunday, December 4th in became apparent that the Marlins were close to signing Reyes the rumored amount was 6 years $106 million. The Mets still remained silent. A few hours later, it became official Jose Reyes was a Miami Marlin, The Mets had lost the bidding war on the coveted free agent, or so it seemed.
The assumption at first was the Mets made an offer to Reyes which he deemed was too low compared to what the marlins gave him. It soon came out that this assumption was false. The Mets had never even made Reyes an offer. They did not even try. At the beginning of the offseason Mets told the public that resigning Reyes was the top priority, yet they did not even try. Mets fans were lied to. 6 years $106 million is overpaying for someone who is injury prone such as Reyes, in a few years he will not be the same player he is today. The Mets however still should have made an offer in the range of 5 years $90 million. Maybe Jose might have taken a hometown discount. It seemed as if he wanted to stay and in an interview with SNY’s Kevin Burckhardt, he said “They give me nothing.” Had Reyes just taken the offer with more money from the marlins versus the meager offer from the Mets It could just be tacked up to greed. But the Mets never made him an offer. They did not come in second in the race; they did not even show up to race.
Over the past few years, ever since Aaron Heilman gave up the home run to Yadier Molina, the Mets situation has gotten worse. The Mets have suffered two collapses, countless injuries, horrible contracts, a firing of the GM, firing of two managers, and a Ponzi scheme. The team and its situation has gotten worse not better. Real change must start from the top, it is time for the Wilpons to sell the team. The fans need to send a powerful message to the Wilpons, that they are clearly unfit to own a baseball team. If you want, The 7 Line released new “Sell The Team” shirts go out and get one wear it to Citi Field and chant for them to sell the team.
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