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The Trevor Bauer sweepstakes appears to be close to ending, and if a new wave of buzz Thursday is to be believed, he has narrowed his choices down to the Mets and Dodgers — with an answer potentially coming as soon as Friday: https://t.co/0cYV3bzsum | @timbhealey pic.twitter.com/m65sPFS5fH
— Newsday Sports (@NewsdaySports) February 5, 2021
Mets initial offer to Bauer was approx 4 years with an AAV in mid to low 30s. Also had opt outs. Educated guess that they could also bring the AAV a bit up, perhaps the years down and/or opt out after year 1.
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) February 4, 2021
The Mets have reportedly offered Trevor Bauer a 3-year deal close to $100 million https://t.co/DKny9mwFis pic.twitter.com/rAQf3WWswj
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 4, 2021
On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, @martinonyc tells us how close we are to the finish line with a Trevor Bauer decision, and what a potential deal could look like https://t.co/4M4qV54Wwk pic.twitter.com/hYGTe6iY43
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And one more thing! Breaking down Michael Conforto, Marwin González and, yes, pitching pursuits in the latest episode of Mets Daily Bases.
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Day five of the Caribbean
Series:
Puerto Rico 9 Panama
8 (Box
Score); Juan Centeno,
C 1 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI; Joshua Torres
1/3 inning, 4 hits, 2 runs, both erned; For Panama, David Rodriguez,
3 for 5, 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored.
Dominican Republic 3 Columbia 2 (Box
Score). Robinson Cano
0 for 2, 3 walks; Robel Garcia
1 for 4, with a double, 2 Ks; For Columbia Dilson
Herrera, 1B, 1 for 3, with a double,
RBI, walk, and a K.
Mexico 4 Venezuela 3 in 10 innings (Box Score). For Mexico, Sebastian Elizalde 3 for 4 with a doule, run scored, RBI and a walk; Carlos Torres (W, 1-0) 1 inning, no runs, 1 K.
In the Semifinals today it will be Panama against the
Dominican Republic and Mexico Vs. Puerto Rico.
In Australia, Melbourne Aces 9 Sydney Blue Sox 2
(Box Score). Carlos Cortes RF, 1 for 4 with1 K; Manny Rodriquez SS 1 for 4, run scored and a K;
Today
in Mets History Per
Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Joan
Payson (1903)
- Roberto
Alomar (1968)
- Eric
O'Flaherty (1985)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Greg Goossen to
the Seattle Pilots for Jim Gosger on
February 5, 1969.
New York Mets released Elliott Maddox on
February 5, 1981.
New York Mets traded Roberto Petagine to
the Cincinnati Reds for Yuri
Sanchez on February 5, 1998.
New York Mets signed free agent Scott Erickson on
February 5, 2004.
New York Mets signed free agent Elmer Dessens of
the Atlanta Braves on
February 5, 2009.
Miami Marlins signed Jon Rauch of
the New York Mets as a free agent on February 5, 2013.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed Justin Turner of
the New York Mets as a free agent on February 5, 2014.
|
2014 |
The Dodgers agree to a minor league
contract with free agent Justin Turner, who was non-tendered by the Mets,
after hitting .265 in 301 games with the team over four seasons. The All-Star
third baseman's steady fielding and consistent hitting prove to be a
significant asset in LA's string of titles since his arrival. |
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Is it almost Bauer Time for the NY Mets. 3 years in the low $90 million range is still a whole lot, but compared to earlier numbers thrown around, it almost feels like a bargain. But will LAD swoop in and create a complete juggernaut?
Juggernaut David Rodriguez goes 3 for 5? This guy more and more seems like a serious hitter.
Joel Sherman writes an article that says the only contract he'd offer Bauer is 1 year, $40 million, due to his "issues". But wouldn't that trigger the lux tax? And the sharply inclining lux tax in future years, as I believe the Mets are very likely to exceed the cap in 2022 if it is not significantly increased. Is it possible that 1 year, $40 million is more expensive than 3 years, $93 million, especially when you need to fill that starter spot in 2022 and 2023 and pay a whole lot more lux tax?
I like Ernest's prospect "Up" list. Tony Dibrell will be interesting to see if he can get over the hump after his shaky 2019. And Sherveyn and Jaylen need "contact" lenses. Can they solve the K rate problem?
Tom,
The thing about D-Rod is that he usually also walks at least once or twice each game. He had about a .450 On Base Percentage in the regular season and over .400 again in the Caribbean Series.
The ironic thing is that he, a Venezuelan native, is playing for Panama and his team advanced to the semifinals while Venezuela, who didn't add him to their team for the series, is now out.
Also, interesting that Lagares and Fargas were both benched yesterday to try to get them going for the last two games.
I also agree on your take on the SHerman/Bauer article.
I agree with what Reese said a few days ago. Sign more players instead of just one with the remaining money.
With the CBA expiring, who really knows what the luxury tax threshold for 2022 and beyond will be. Could remain $210 million, could go to $240 million, $300 million, be eliminated entirely....
Bob W
Bob W is 100% accurate abou the luxury tax. Nobody knows where it is going.
That said, if anybody has a clue, it ought to be an owner and a GM with long experience.
I'm not going to worry about the tax hit just yet -- and maybe it's just the price of doing business. As I've commented before, if "Moneyball" is about finding a market inefficiency, of zigging when everyone else zags, then it stands to reason that ignoring the artificial "soft cap" of the tax rate give your team a powerful competitive advantage over everyone else. You just have to be bold enough to say "screw it," and, yes, suffer the ire of your fellow owners. It's definitely not sporting!
On Bauer:
Though not the plan I would have pursued, if Mets sign Bauer I won't be made, sad, or angry. It's kind of exciting and definitely interesting. So right now, flush from the hunt, I find myself hoping the deal gets done.
Jimmy
Jimmy, I agree. Bauer under the cap would be amazing. If they go over, it is a cost of doing business.
I think the Yankees have paid about $400 million in luxury taxes all time, and the Dodgers and Red Sox have paid a lot too. The Mets? Never 1 dollar of tax.
If we need to go over the tax to have a legit WS contender, do it.
If the Dodgers get Bauer, it won't be a huge concern for the Mets, most likely, because the Mets will probably fall short of meeting them in the playoffs on the way to another LAD World Series crown.
I don't know if the Brooklyn Nets will win the championship with Harden, Durant, and Irving (they might), but I will tell you one thing - it is really something watching those 3 superstars offensively overpowering the opposing teams. I want that for the Mets. I don't want to compete. I want 1986 again.
Yeah, this is probably the year to go over that tax with the current CBA expiring.
But on the other hand, it is hard to believe that there won't be some sort of governor on teams, be it a salary cap, luxury tax or some other type of sharing scheme, although MLB and the MLBPA can't seem to agree on anything these days.
I don't think anybody wants to go back to the days of the one team dynasties. (Even this Mets fan at this point)
Good morning folks. Two things about Bauer catch my attention:
1. The Mets were on him from the get-go and never backed off. They made their offer in December and have stayed with it. And, it was never to be more than DeGrom. Good for them.
2. Bauer wants the Dodgers badly, and it seems the Dodgers know it. Basically giving the Mets’ offer is like laying at their feet, all they have to do is match it. I think they will.
Love the Ernest Dove info. About time we heard something positive about Newton.
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