Mets Offer David Wright 7 Years, $100M+

[EmpireWF]

Originally, Rosenthal reported the team offered him 6/$100M but Andy Martino of the NYDN says it's 7/$100M+.

By all accounts, Wright wants at least 7 years and probably at least $125M.

At this point, it's unfathomable they cannot reach an agreement before the end of the year let alone Spring Training when Wright will cut off contract talks.

https://twitter.com/SurfingTheMets/status/273459691340849152

Can now report Mets have made Wright a 7 year offer well in excess of $100 mil, according to industry sources. Negotiations in process.

[jms493]

[Mogriffjr]

Rubin tweeted that his source believes wright will sign the extension (7 years on top of his 16 mill option next year)

[Goober]

I think this will get done, it looks like the two sides are moving towards an agreement. Paying 38 year old David Wright close to 20 million though, yuck.

[NAHSTE]

I think this will get done, it looks like the two sides are moving towards an agreement. Paying 38 year old David Wright close to 20 million though, yuck.

Well, he'll be a 1B by then and we know that's the going rate in the northeast for washed up 1B.

[Goober]

Ken Rosenthal reporting that the Met's current offer is for seven years and somewhere between 125 and 150 million.

[EmpireWF]

7 years, $120M-$130M should get it done this week.

No way Wright can get better than that in free agency, plus, he says he wants to stay so no reason to turn that down.

[Guest]

7 years, $120M-$130M should get it done this week.

No way Wright can get better than that in free agency, plus, he says he wants to stay so no reason to turn that down.

With the Longoria deal setting the market in a sense, I just can't see seven years and $120 million. Lots of money to pay Wright on the downside of 30.

[Goober]

With the Longoria deal setting the market in a sense, I just can't see seven years and $120 million. Lots of money to pay Wright on the downside of 30.

It's hard to do this because the Longoria deal doesn't start for three or four years. On one hand you can argue he is taking a discount because he is signing early, but on the other you can say Wright should sign for less due to Longoria's deal reflecting the inflation expected prior to the years the deal actually covers.

[EmpireWF]

Odd comments from Wright & and his agent to MLBTR this evening...

I have said from Day 1 that I want to play my entire career with the New York Mets. I remain hopeful that goal can be achieved. However, I am disappointed by the reports that I have read today which are inaccurate. -- Wright

Discussions with the Mets are ongoing. We don’t anticipate a deal any time soon. However, things can always change. I will not characterize the negotiations or comment on the accuracy or inaccuracy of what is being reported. -- Wright's Agent

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/1...mdeb2k5rjsC.99

hmm....

[chicubs2003]

Id like to see Wright pack his bags and go elsewhere..

[EmpireWF]

The Post says negotiations hit a "snag" over deferred money.

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/mets/talks_on_megadeal_hit_snag_over_ziLiUGDY4FdGNMvW2uGQaP?utm_medium=twitter&utm_content=Mets&utm_source=dlvr.it

[Warner2BruceTD]

I think this will get done, it looks like the two sides are moving towards an agreement. Paying 38 year old David Wright close to 20 million though, yuck.

But that's not $20M of 2012 money. It's $20M 7 years from now.

Also, that's the price you pay to keep a team icon around. Sometimes, in certain instances it's ok to overpay, even if it gives fat Joel Sheehan a heart attack.

[Mogriffjr]

This will get done soon.

[EmpireWF]

WFAN reporting Wright has agreed to a 7 year deal. Money isn't yet known.

Eddie C. says it's over $138M making him the highest paid player in franchise history.