The Mets are still making little progress in their efforts to sign David Wright and R.A. Dicke to contract extensions this winter, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports, citing club officials.
According to Rosenthal, the Mets offered Wright a six-year, $100 million contract extension on Monday, according to major-league sources. However, Wright prefers a deal of seven years or longer, sources say.
Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog.com
This is getting old' and quick. I still think there is zero chance Wright is traded this winter, even if a new contract isn't worked out. I put Dickey being traded at 49%. But, I'm growing more and more skeptical that new contracts will get done, and that's ridiculous. I mean, if the Mets really want these guys back, just sign them already'
I've written over and over and over again that, while Wright is seeking $20 million a year and at least seven years guaranteed, the Mets have so far only offered six years and around $17 million a year << click to tweet this
As Rosenthal points out, a six-year, $100 million extension would keep Wright on the Mets for as long as as Ryan Zimmerman is on the Nationals, but three years less than Evan Longoria will be with the Rays. Guys, just give him the seventh year. He's earned it in sweat and off-field capital, I'd say. Also, put a C on his jersey while you're at it'
As for Dickey, I'm obviously confused about his demands. I originally heard from sources that Dickey would be seeking at least three guaranteed years on top of 2013, with maybe a fourth-year option. However, the Daily News and others have reported that he's willing to accept just two years beyond 2013. So, I can't tell what's what. But, I do know the team is being rather reserved with how they're promoting him and utilizing him this winter, and I've heard that's not an accident. I suspect they're keeping plans for Dickey close to the vest as they continue to balance exploring the trade market for him and signing him to a reasonable extension.
