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Mets May Lose Arms
Topic Started: Nov 14 2004, 12:09 AM (89 Views)
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Leiter And Benson Might Not Return

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Now that Kris Benson has hit the open market, and Al Leiter is sure to follow Monday, the Mets' lack of urgency in negotiations may cost them. There is no guarantee that either pitcher will be back in Flushing. While both have expressed a desire to return, the Mets were at least a few million dollars short of Benson's asking price when the free-agent signing period kicked off Friday, and Leiter wasn't even close to an agreement.

The Mets already had a three-year, $21-million offer on the table for Benson, with an option that would bring the total to $26 million. The two sides have been talking almost from the day Benson was acquired, but the upheaval in the front office has slowed the pace on the deal.

"They wanted to trade for Kris for the sake of getting close to the pennant race. It didn't work," general manager Omar Minaya said. "The main thing is we want to make sure we get a guy out there who we can feel can give us the productivity that we like out of that role. Whether it's Kris or somebody else."

The Mets are still optimistic about Benson, but Leiter feels slighted and plans to test the market after the club declines his $10-million option Monday, making him a free agent. Leiter's camp was discouraged by the Mets' initial $4-million offer, and with the club planning to present him with an upgraded offer this weekend, there is almost zero chance he would accept at this point, especially with the Yankees interested.

"We will continue to talk to the Mets," said Randy Hendricks, who with his brother, Alan, represent Leiter. "Both on Monday and during the free-agent market."
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Anna is still a hottie!
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Nov 13 2004, 11:38 PM
Anna is still a hottie!

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:wall: As refreshing as it is to see Leiter be let go, losing Benson is just beyond ridiculous given we gave up 2 of our best prospects for him.
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bullsh*t, dont blame the Mets if Benson walks, their offer is very good
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benson is bluffing he knows he aint worth more
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Nov 14 2004, 01:15 PM
benson is bluffing he knows he aint worth more

he better be f*cking bluffing, he won't get a better offer then what the mets are giving him!!!
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"They wanted to trade for Kris for the sake of getting close to the pennant race. It didn't work," general manager Omar Minaya said. "The main thing is we want to make sure we get a guy out there who we can feel can give us the productivity that we like out of that role. Whether it's Kris or somebody else."

I like how Minaya is distancing himself from that trade to gain extra leverage. Benson must have sh*t his pants when he read that quote! ;)
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Nov 14 2004, 04:44 PM
"They wanted to trade for Kris for the sake of getting close to the pennant race. It didn't work," general manager Omar Minaya said. "The main thing is we want to make sure we get a guy out there who we can feel can give us the productivity that we like out of that role. Whether it's Kris or somebody else."

I like how Minaya is distancing himself from that trade to gain extra leverage. Benson must have sh*t his pants when he read that quote! ;)

minaya is a slick bastard, i really like how he does business!!! :agent:
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Nov 14 2004, 04:49 PM
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Nov 14 2004, 04:44 PM
"They wanted to trade for Kris for the sake of getting close to the pennant race. It didn't work," general manager Omar Minaya said. "The main thing is we want to make sure we get a guy out there who we can feel can give us the productivity that we like out of that role. Whether it's Kris or somebody else."

I like how Minaya is distancing himself from that trade to gain extra leverage. Benson must have sh*t his pants when he read that quote!  ;)

minaya is a slick bastard, i really like how he does business!!! :agent:

Yeh, he really knows how to turn the screws and he's all action, action, action, go, go, go. It's refreshing. He's going to do a lot, no dought. Just hope he makes the right moves. :thumbup2:
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TheOne
Nov 14 2004, 04:20 PM
bowwowchow
Nov 14 2004, 01:15 PM
benson is bluffing he knows he aint worth more

he better be f*cking bluffing, he won't get a better offer then what the mets are giving him!!!

Every player thinks they are worth more than they are
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Nov 14 2004, 06:26 PM
TheOne
Nov 14 2004, 04:20 PM
bowwowchow
Nov 14 2004, 01:15 PM
benson is bluffing he knows he aint worth more

he better be f*cking bluffing, he won't get a better offer then what the mets are giving him!!!

Every player thinks they are worth more than they are

yes but players have to be smart and realize that if they have a fair deal they must take it cause they won't get a better deal on the open market!!!
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