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Originally Posted by Westheim
So allegedly the Mets nipped Verlander.
Not sure I want to celebrate having a 1-2 pair that will be a combined 79 3/4 years old on Opening Day and make $86m a year, twice.
I mean, I really like those guys. But I would like the scenario better if this was 2013 rather than 2023...
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This takes the wind a bit out of what I was saying before. Amazin69 mentioned this possibility ...
But, what about the terms of the contract? Are they out yet? Because maybe a shorter deal with Verlander made better sense than a 5-year contract with deGrom. I would imagine the average salary per season would be about the same.
Answer: Yes, the terms are out. 2 years for $86 mil, just a shade below Scherzer's record.
So, that seems to be that the Mets chose not to go long term on a guy, deGrom, who seems a bit injury-prone and may be declining. It certainly wasn't about the money.