According to Mike Puma of the NY Post the Mets will begin discussions with Jose Reyes’ camp in hopes of reaching a deal. Reyes told the Mets earlier that he wanted to wait until the offseason to take any offers.
Via the NY Post:
Multiple sources with knowledge of the process told The Post yesterday that indications are the Mets have begun — or will soon begin — secret talks with the Reyes camp in hopes of reaching agreement in the coming weeks on a new contract with the All-Star shortstop.
By keeping discussions secret, the Mets would also protect Reyes from fan backlash should he reject an offer that might be deemed fair by the public, but under market value by Reyes’ camp.
Before the Mets 5-3 win over the Dodgers last night, Alderson offered a cryptic response when asked if it still holds true there is no possibility a Reyes deal will be negotiated during the season.
“I am no longer commenting on that possibility,” Alderson said as he ducked into manager Terry Collins’ office for a meeting.
It makes sense on several levels for Alderson to try to engage Greenberg in talks during the season. If the Reyes camp is determined to get Carl Crawford money — in the seven-year, $142 million range — that might be deemed a non-starter in serious negotiations, and the Mets still would have time to solicit offers for the player before the July 31 non-waiver trading deadline.
Reyes remains hindered by a sore left hamstring and last night was absent from the starting lineup for a fourth straight game. The team has not placed him on the disabled list, hopeful that Reyes can return in San Francisco over the weekend.
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