We have been a bit quiet here in section Loge13. Kingman has been working two gigs and so updates suffered. We'll be back to our usual tricks in 2012. Enjoy your holidays!
According to published reports tonight, Jose Reyes has signed with the Marlins for 6 years and $111 million.Sandy Alderson has said as much in a press conference as well.
Very mixed emotions about this. I didn't think Jose would remain but I hoped he would. I didn't want the Mets to overpay and sign a six or seven year deal, but I hoped they would. Bottom line: the Mets were simply more exciting, more distinctive with Jose around.
But yes, he was a fragile superstar. Even with young hamstrings, the guy still spent alot of time on the DL. The Marlins may be paying a ton of money for a guy who only plays about three of the six years on his contract. Only time will tell. Tonight I'm just sad.
And when you step back and think about it: is $111 million that much money for a New York-based team to pay for its marquee player? So what if they got into a bidding war? Would $130 million have been too much? We're still paying for Bobby freakin' Bonilla. The Mets didn't even get in the game. As a result, plenty of Met fans won't be getting to the game next year. Citi Field will be a lonely place.
And so, here's one final look at Jose's last moments as a Met:
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