Mets chase Bay and Molina

[TMU]

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The New York Mets have emerged as another bidder on free-agent left-fielder Jason Bay, according to a source with direct knowledge of the Bay negotiations.

The Mets had been focused on pitching, but with the Los Angeles Angels indicating they had "more pressing needs" than pursuing a left-fielder, GM Omar Minaya has moved aggressively toward adding Bay.

So far, the only known offer made to Bay was the four-year, $60 million proposal he turned down from the Red Sox in midseason. Boston would like to re-sign Bay, but are also weighing Matt Holliday as an alternative.

The Mets reportedly also made an offer to catcher Bengie Molina on Thursday.

[krustytheclown]

4 years 65 million is the offer imo its gunna take another year and prob 5-10 more to get it done..id much rather pay bay 5 years 75 mil than holliday 8 years 100+

[Bklyn&company]

Why not sign Bay, Holliday, Molina and Sheets?

Bay 5yrs for $65 and
Holliday 6 for $90 if not Holliday sign Sheets and Jon Garland/Jason Marquis.

The Question is, is Martinez ready?

IMO Sheets is a must sign.

[pwayknicks]

Please someone give Bay a better offer....the Mets should NOT give Jason Bay that sort of money or length. Dude is 31, played in friendly Fenway park, this park is not for him...and 5 years is WAY overpaying. Let Holliday & Bay go ahead and sign large contracts elsewhere, we need to build our team around solid contact & speed with the occasional big bopper. I like the Molina signing, but Jason Bay just isnt a fit here IMO.

[TMU]

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Mets Blog - The Mets are reportedly close to a two-year deal with free-agent catcher Bengie Molina.

According to 1050 ESPN Radio, the deal is imminent.

WFAN's Mike Francesa said Tuesday that Molina is still seeking a three-year contract.