Pujols, I don't get it...

[jonumberone]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Jose Reyes just broke our hearts by doing the same thing.

Weren't you the one who thanked him for 9 great years?
Not sure Reyes left for more $, considering the Mets never made him an offer!

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by jonumberone

Weren't you the one who thanked him for 9 great years?
Not sure Reyes left for more $, considering the Mets never made him an offer!

I did thank him for nine great years...doesn't mean I wanted to see him leave. The Mets made it very clear that they were willing to go 5 years,$ 75-80 million...with an option for a 6th year. I cannot fault Jose for taking 6 years, $ 106 million and a chance to win now...because even I know that isn't gonna happen anytime soon with the Mets.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

I did thank him for nine great years...doesn't mean I wanted to see him leave. The Mets made it very clear that they were willing to go 5 years,$ 75-80 million...with an option for a 6th year. I cannot fault Jose for taking 6 years, $ 106 million and a chance to win now...because even I know that isn't gonna happen anytime soon with the Mets.

I stand corrected. I didn't know they made him an offer.

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by Starscream

I stand corrected. I didn't know they made him an offer.

They didn't "woo" him like the Marlins did (they contacted Jose at 12:01 the day free agency opened) ...and it cost us. And then alderson makes some dumba$$ comment about how he should have offered a box of chocolates.

[jonumberone]

Originally Posted by Starscream

I stand corrected. I didn't know they made him an offer.

No they never made him an offer.
There were "discussions", between the Mets and his agent, but no offer was made.
FWIW Cashman had "discussions" with Reyes' agent and Pujols agent as well.
I think "discussions" are just standard operating procedure!

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by jonumberone

No they never made him an offer.
There were "discussions", between the Mets and his agent, but no offer was made.
FWIW Cashman had "discussions" with Reyes' agent and Pujols agent as well.
I think "discussions" are just standard operating procedure!

Alderson made his agent an offer of 5 years, $ 75-80 million with an option for a 6th year (Peter Gammons doesn't lie). And less than 24 hours later, the Marins presented their offer (with a new stadium and warmer weather). And POOF...Reyes is no longer a Met.

[yachties23]

I still don't think there was an official offer on the table. At least nothing serious.

Originally Posted by Starscream

I stand corrected. I didn't know they made him an offer.