Mets have interest in long term deal for Michael Bourn

[YoungStuna28]

If they signed Bourn, and bolstered the pen further, the Mets could make an improbable run into the 2nd wildcard. Much stranger things have happened.

[metswon69]

If they signed Bourn, and bolstered the pen further, the Mets could make an improbable run into the 2nd wildcard. Much stranger things have happened.

I don't disagree on the possible results, i just don't think they are going to give Bourn 5 years and lose the 11th pick.

Major league baseball waiting till after he signs is ********.

The Mets should be able to petition the league and get an expeditious answer.

[NYman15]

It seems pretty clear to me ,based on reports and my thinking, that the Mets would dish out a multi year deal to Bourn, but only if that 1st round pick is protected. I don't see them giving up that pick at this time. I think the Mets believe they're still at the rebuilding the farm phase and that take's precedent over signing Bourn. However, if they can do both by keeping the 1st round pick and signing Bourn to be the CF for the next few years I think they'd do it. If the pick is protected, I could see the Mets offering Bourn a 3 or 4 year deal with options and opt outs and I think that could get it done.

I agree with their line of thinking.

[metsbulls1025]

I don't get the "sets a precedent" argument.

Here is how you fix that. Change the ****ing rule next year since just about everyone involved in baseball wants it changed.

I mean if we are replacing dugout phones with cellphones because of sponsorships I am sure the league can take 2 minutes out of their day to change the rule.

[acerimusdux]

It's hard to see MLB ruling in the Mets favor here, unless there's a reason they never intended that language. I think you would have to have some evidence on the history of it. But the fact that some other clubs are already objecting to it possibly being changed makes me think someone wanted it that way. Maybe if the union argues this isn't really what they agreed to in negotiations or something, but I think MLB would have to agree then to change the wording.

[MetsFanatic19]

If they signed Bourn, and bolstered the pen further, the Mets could make an improbable run into the 2nd wildcard. Much stranger things have happened.

I could definitly see them being competetive, but they will still be very young. Guys off the top of my head who will play a big role and are nearing/haven't reached their potential yet are Niese, Ike, Ruben, Gee, Harvey, Wheeler/d'Arnaud (1/2 year), Kirk, Mejia, Familia, Edgin, etc...

With or without Bourn, I will say this team will be exciting to watch because they know the situation they're in and I believe they will play gritty, hard-nosed ball under Terry again.

[fanofclendennon]

This You Tube song is long overdue:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZHaQ3C3xQo

[rpagz3]

I could definitly see them being competetive, but they will still be very young. Guys off the top of my head who will play a big role and are nearing/haven't reached their potential yet are Niese, Ike, Ruben, Gee, Harvey, Wheeler/d'Arnaud (1/2 year), Kirk, Mejia, Familia, Edgin, etc...

With or without Bourn, I will say this team will be exciting to watch because they know the situation they're in and I believe they will play gritty, hard-nosed ball under Terry again.

LGM!! Lets Go Mets. This team will be awesome to root for, I love this team no matter what. Ya Gotta Believe, and I believe.

[fanofclendennon]

LGM!! Lets Go Mets. This team will be awesome to root for, I love this team no matter what. Ya Gotta Believe, and I believe.

I agree. Everyone knows you don't need good baseball players to field a winning team. You just need guys who know the situation they're in.

[maskedmetfan]

I agree. Everyone knows you don't need good baseball players to field a winning team. You just need guys who know the situation they're in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymixm6PtVBA

best of mets videos ever

lets all repeat lets go mets

[jomota]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymixm6PtVBA

best of mets videos ever

lets all repeat lets go mets

All I can say is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyaTIXdN5fI

[Marty Mcfly]

Yay let's pretend it's 1986 again!!!

[MetsFanatic19]

I agree. Everyone knows you don't need good baseball players to field a winning team. You just need guys who know the situation they're in.

Since I sense a huge amount of sarcasm in this post (why shouldn't I, it is you posting, FoC), I'm just going to say that these guys, especialy the outfielders here, should know that if they do want to win, it's going to take the hardest effort they could give. Even with that, they will still probably lose, but seeing the Mets play hard and not giving up this season will be fun to watch. I don't suspect that this team will need a "wakeup call" meeting from Terry to make them play hard.

[Marty Mcfly]

I don't suspect that this team will need a "wakeup call" meeting from Terry to make them play hard.


>>>They'll play hard until Fredo and Spindy throw the towel in again in July.

[MetsFanatic19]

How do you know that? They'll probably go into another slump, but Terry can and will hold the clubhouse together. I will be shocked to see this team not show any effort. Terry and David wouldn't allow it, epsecially since it's a very young team this year.