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River Ave. Blues ยป Report: Mets uninterested in Derek Jeter

Report: Mets uninterested in Derek Jeter

November 24, 2010 by Benjamin Kabak 66 Comments

A Yankee contract negotiation from the past
Open Thread: The night before the turkey

As Derek Jeter’s contraction negotiations have turned messy, those who say they will just die without Jeter grow concerned that he’ll sign with the Mets or — gasp! — the Red Sox. In fact, The Post even photoshopped Jeter’s head onto Dustin Pedroia’s body for its back cover today. But while fans fear Jeter’s departure, take a read through this short article. Daily News writer Andy Martino says that if Jeter does hit the open market, the Mets won’t be interested. They have $11 million invested in their short stop and aren’t looking to add a 36-year-old who is demanding more than $15 million a year.

In essence, that’s what this entire exercise in futility is about. The Red Sox just eschewed resigning Victor Martinez for four years and $52 million. They too are not about to sign Jeter to a long-term deal worth more money than that. In fact, no team on the open market will. Sure, the Giants might be interested if they can land Jeter for low-dollar, short-term commitment, but the offer from the Yanks — one they’re willing to sweeten — is the best Jeter will get. He knows it; the team knows it; and when the posturing and negotiations are through, Derek will be back in pinstripes. That you could take to the bank.

A Yankee contract negotiation from the past
Open Thread: The night before the turkey

Filed Under: Asides, Hot Stove League Tagged With: Derek Jeter

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