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Ashie62 wrote: Just saw the Marlins are 6 for 90? Cmon Sandy, thats EZ Saw that "@SI_JonHeyman: Assuming report of $90M for 6 from miami for reyes is right, #mets think they can play there. No 1 expects that to be final # tho" More "@SI_JonHeyman: #mets believe reyes will come back to give them a chance after he's done shopping but know he isn't obligated to do so" "@SI_JonHeyman: Mets gm alderson: we're not initiating any david wright trade talk. Will only consider "if someone blows us away."" Alderson talking a lot lately

I saw Alomar.

Nice, and the patch doesn't look like the Domino's logo.

Sandy speaks Mets GM discusses Jose Reyes' future By Adam Rubin ESPNNewYork.com Archive MILWAUKEE -- New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has spoken with the representatives for Jose Reyes since the free-agent shortstop's visit last week to Miami. And Alderson is under the impression that Reyes is not signing quickly with the Marlins ... or anywhere else. Then again, Alderson noted, closer Jonathan Papelbon already has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. So you never know. "I've said in the past, these things typically go slowly," Alderson said on Monday afternoon, after arriving at the Pfister Hotel ini Milwaukee for the annual GM meetings. "But apparently Papelbon is already signed." Alderson said he does not expect Reyes' agent, Peter Greenberg, to meet with teams at the GM meetings because Greenberg is out of the country. ESPN's Buster Olney expects Reyes ultimately will land with the Marlins for five years at $90 million to $100 million. As for the Mets' dialogue with Reyes, Alderson said: "We've had some conversations. I wouldn't classify them as substantive -- more than phone tag. ... I don't want to get into any detail. But I also while saying I don't want to comment, I don't want to give you the false impression that we are anywhere along the road. I still think it's early, notwithstanding all the background noise from the last week." Alderson expects to be given a chance to make an offer once it gets late in the process. "Nobody has promised us we'll have the last clear chance, but I would expect we would continue to talk with Jose's agents," Alderson said. "It's been amicable to this point." If Reyes were to end up with the Marlins, or anywhere in the division, the Mets would see the 2011 NL batting champ 18 times a season. Alderson confirmed Ruben Tejada would be the shortstop in Reyes' absence. He did not commit to Daniel Murphy being the primary second baseman in that scenario, but that is expected to be the case. "I don't think Jose ending up anywhere outside the Mets is ideal," Alderson said. "In terms of in the division or out of the division, ultimately that's not something we control." It would be a double-whammy if Reyes ended up with the Marlins. Miami picks ninth in the draft, which means its first-round pick is protected. That means the Mets would get Miami's second-round pick for losing Reyes, not the Marlins' first-round pick. "That's not something we can control, so it's not something I can worry about," Alderson said. Alderson added that he is working under the assumption that the existing draft-pick compensation rules will be in effect for free agents signed this offseason. Major League Baseball and the players' union are nearing a new collective bargaining agreement that will alter the way draft-pick compensation works. "I'm operating on the assumption, the presumption I guess, that the old rules will be grandfathered in for next season," Alderson said. "But I don't know that." Alderson has suggested the Mets' payroll could go from $140 million this past season to less than $100 million on Opening Day in 2012. Asked if the payroll constraint was fueling the Mets' approach to Reyes, Alderson said: "I wouldn't say that's strictly the case -- that if the payroll were higher we would definitely re-sign Jose. I wouldn't say that was necessarily the case." Alderson added that dialogue with other teams is not far enough along that he can conclude that the Mets do not have a shot at re-signing Reyes. Follow Adam Rubin on Twitter: @AdamRubinESPN

The Kemp contract is the biggest in NL history Twitter tells me, seventh biggest overall.

Vic Sage wrote: Kemp is younger, healthier, better all-around 5-tool player. Kemp's career numbers, as well as his peak numbers, are all way better than Reyes, and he's likely to win the MVP this year, to boot. I'd give him that deal too. I just don't know what it has to do with Reyes. in case anyone missed this post Anyway, chapter 11 looks ok "@SI_JonHeyman: #dodgers are signing mark ellis for $8.75M, 2 yrs, as espn reported. Busy day in dodgerland."

I was in a Dominican restaurant over the weekend and the talk was of Reyes "getting his money", he wants the biggest contract ever awarded to a player from the DR. of course I may have misunderstood the conversation, but feel free to quote me.

"@SI_JonHeyman: kemp & dodgers are in agreement, pending physical. @Ken_Rosenthal reported $160M for 8 yrs. good deal for all"

I was sure I would see pictures of the Wilpon's in here.

And hasn't Ramirez already said he would move?

Never stood a chance, will be interesting to hear his thoughts on the Wilpons, if he has any.

themetfairy wrote: It's on my DVR now, for viewing on demand whenever I want to see it! mine too, God but Shea looked splendid.

Now showing on Showtime 2 and several times over the next ten days.

Thanks God

Ceetar wrote: @Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal Sources: #Marlins have made substantial offers to both Reyes and Pujols. #STLCards #Mets #mlb *snicker* I kinda doubt it. What, they're going to suddenly had $50++ million a year to the payroll? I wouldn't be surprised, need to fill that new stadium.

You just gotta turn it up to 11.

@Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal Sources: #Marlins have made substantial offers to both Reyes and Pujols. #STLCards #Mets #mlb

Follow up "@JSalisburyCSN: Sources say Papelbon deal is four years and approaches $50 million, pending physical #phillies"

batmagadanleadoff wrote: metirish wrote: Him and Murphy hitting together gets me excited. If we return the same starting nine with this guy what's the lineup? Yeah. And then the Mets'll sign Albert Pujols. And after that, Reyes'll say that he wants to stay because when you're a Met, you're a Met all the way. But if the Mets sign Pujol's where will Davis play?

Him and Murphy hitting together gets me excited. If we return the same starting nine with this guy what's the lineup?

Justin Verlander, Verlander sounds like a big dumb SUV that Detroit woukd have made a few years ago.

Prince Fielder - Marlins Albert Pujols - St.Louis Jose Reyes - NY Mets Yu Darvish - Cubs Jimmy Rollins - Phillie C.J. Wilson - NYY Aramis Ramirez - Brewers Carlos Beltran - NYY Edwin Jackson - Rangers Mark Buehrle - Braves Ryan Madson - Phillies??? Jonathan Papelbon - Cubs David Ortiz - Boston Kelly Johnson - St.Louis Roy Oswalt - Oakland Heath Bell - Marlins Francisco Rodriguez - Boston Josh Willingham - Tampa Michael Cuddyer - Oakland Javier Vazquez - Braves

At first blush they are very Baltimore-ish looking.

Cedano as worst?

Jesus, that's awful but as the article points out not uncommon over there.