"Sandy Alderson talked with reporters today at Citi Field and, according to video from SNY, said he expects the team’s payroll to be between $100 and $110 million in 2012, which could include Jose Reyes; but, if it did, it would limit the team’s flexibility over the next two seasons.
In addition, Alderson said:
He has not yet reached out to the agents for Jose Reyes, and he feels that, considering Reyes hasn’t re-signed to this point, he will likely have to wait until bidding is open to all teams.
The team has a general idea of how what they’re willing to offer Reyes, leaving little room for negotiation.
He expects Reyes to be a Type A free agent, meaning, if he signs with another team, he will net the Mets two compensatory draft picks for next year.
He wouldn’t say if next season’s center fielder is in the organization.
Daniel Murphy‘s role on the team, be it as a bench guy or every-day player, in large part depends on what happens to Reyes.
The team’s defense and bullpen are most in need of being improved this off season.
Teams cannot bid on free agents from other teams until five days after the World Series."
http://www.metsblog.com/2011/09/29/sand ... oll-in-12/
Sandy expects payroll to be between 100 and 110 million.
Sandy expects payroll to be between 100 and 110 million.
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