DeGrom Deal Done

[G-Fafif]

So reports Martino. Five years.



A Jake of Mets!

[Edgy MD]

Syndergaard is magic.

[Edgy MD]

"He is in New York right now for a physical."



Have they not examined him throughout spring training? Maybe it's been too long, but I don't recall extensions of players already under contract to be dependent on a fizz.

[smg58]

High fives all around!

[Benjamin Grimm]

I wonder if this deal begins in 2019 or 2020? I guess we'll find out soon enough. (My guess is 2019.)

[MFS62]

Altogether.

Exhale.



Later

[G-Fafif]

[dgwphotography]

I think it's a 5-year extension, with a full no trade clause, but an opt out in 2022.



This is a very good way to start the day.

[Edgy MD]

Brodie pulling out the old exit-clause AND a no-trade clause.



Whether deGrom comes to love the Mets too much to leave, or to hate the Mets too much to stay, he controls his own fate.

[G-Fafif]

The previously agreed to $17M for 2019 is part of this, with $10M broken out as signing bonus. Jake opt-out after 2022; club option for 2024.

[G-Fafif]

Full no-trade means FUCK the Daily News and its bullshit Photoshopping of our ace into other uniforms.

[Lefty Specialist]

Happy Snoopy Dance!



Now he can just focus on being awesome.

[HahnSolo]

Edgy MD wrote: "He is in New York right now for a physical." Have they not examined him throughout spring training? Maybe it's been too long, but I don't recall extensions of players already under contract to be dependent on a fizz.

He really wanted to avoid that Syracuse workout.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I assume the physical is required by the insurance company before they agree to insure the contract.

[bmfc1]

He only signed today to get out of the Syracuse trip.

[smg58]

Thor's probably wondering why he didn't sign an extension today too. Although it's still early...

[Valadius]

This is a wonderful day. The Mets have been so bad historically at taking care of their homegrown guys. Hopefully this is a signal to the guys next in line that they'll be taken care of.

[Ceetar]

=smg58 post_id=5062 time=1553607531 user_id=62]
Thor's probably wondering why he didn't sign an extension today too. Although it's still early...

[metirish]

Very happy with this, five years seems doable

[Guest 41Forever]

Great deal for the player and team!

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

=G-Fafif post_id=5054 time=1553605753 user_id=55]
Full no-trade means FUCK the Daily News and its bullshit Photoshopping of our ace into other uniforms.

[Willets Point]

Yay!

[A Boy Named Seo]

Sounds like it was pretty Chris Sale-y in the end, huh. Seems unlikely he'd want to opt-out after 3 seasons and leave > $60M on the table ahead of the season where he turns 35. Unless he's still just fucking torching the league, then go, Jake, go.



Also, I know stylistic rules say to never start the sentence with a lowercase letter, but seeing a capital D "DeGrom" always looks funny to me. It's changing the man's name.

[Guest 41Forever]

For all the skepticism that greeted his arrival, BVW has done a darn good job.



Locked up the best player on an expensive, long-term deal. Addressed the team's weaknesses at catcher with one of the best free agents at the position. Got an elite closer and a familiar co-closer/set up guy. Made a big deal for what we hope is a reliable offensive second baseman while moving the Bruce contract. Restocked a barren Triple-A team with veterans for insurance. Got some versatile guys.



And, didn't trade Syndergaard, didn't trade McNeil, apparently isn't keeping Alonso in the minors for a month. Brought in a strong bench coach to boost Mickey.



And while it's not his doing, we're getting a Seaver statue and the street name.



We beat the hell out of them when they screw up, and we should. But they deserve credit when they do the right thing.

[seawolf17]

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Seems unlikely he'd want to opt-out after 3 seasons and leave > $60M on the table ahead of the season where he turns 35. Unless he's still just fucking torching the league, then go, Jake, go.

Totally. If he's in a position to seriously consider opting out at that point, we've got at least one division title under our belts, hopefully more.

[LWFS]

Edgy MD wrote: "He is in New York right now for a physical." Have they not examined him throughout spring training? Maybe it's been too long, but I don't recall extensions of players already under contract to be dependent on a fizz.

Like Ben said, it's probably an insurance requirement.



Of course, maybe they just like to look at him.



Either way, GITCHO SHEET, JAKE

[Centerfield]

This is terrific news!



Great job by the Mets to lock him up possibly for his whole career. Every deal comes with risks, but this is one I'm willing to take.



Hopefully they extend the others (Wheeler, Conforto, Noah) and surround those guys with enough talent that we compete for years to come.

[Frayed Knot]

Edgy MD wrote: "He is in New York right now for a physical."

In New York City or upstate? (heh, heh)





Five years is a good length for his age. For both sides.

[kcmets]

Congrats to Jacob, glad to get this off the back back burner and onto his table.

[Benjamin Grimm]

The deal has been officially announced.