Benjamin Grimm wrote: Putting aside sentiment, it is likely that Jose's best years are behind him, and his biggest paychecks are ahead of him. If he has a mediocre season this year, and his price comes down, and the Mets can sign him for three years, or maybe four, then maybe he can stay. But if he has 20 triples, 10 homers, and wins a Gold Glove, he's gone. Huh? If he's mediocre, re-sign him, but if he's good get rid of him?