Reports: Mets offer David Wright seven-year deal worth $119-140 million
Looking to retain their star third baseman for the long term, the New York Mets have offered David Wright a seven year contract, according to multiple reports.
FoxSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the deal is worth between $119 and $129 million, while CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman narrowed that range to $135-140 million.
New money that #Mets offered Wright in seven-year extension is $119M-$129M, according to source. Updating my earlier column now.—
Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 27, 2012
The Mets picked up Wright’s $16 million team option for the 2013 season last month, after he completed the final year of a five-year, $55 million contract. Now, it appears the team is attempting to make its all-time leader in hits, runs, walks and RBI a Met for life.
If #Mets are indeed offering Wright such a deal, it seems unlikely he would reject it unless he wanted to be a free agent at end of season.—
Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 27, 2012
The 30-year-old batted .306 with 21 home runs and 93 RBI last season, earning his sixth All-Star Game selection and finishing fifth in the National League with an .883 OPS.
Sorry but in the new economy 10 to 15 million per is max. Wright is a terrific player but I'd suggest if Cabrera is the 3rd. base gold standard he is worth 15M and thus Wright is worth 12.5?
@tillzen That maby true, However it may just be what someone willing to pay a good player !!