Wow, we weren’t expecting this:
Bay was under contract through 2013, for which the Mets were going to be on the hook for $16 million. He has to be taking a discount to be let out of the deal now, though, right? Nope:
The deferment does help the Mets, but it’s not like they got any kind of a super bargain. They are saved a roster spot, however, and Terry Collins will not be able to do silly things like, say, put Jason Bay in the lineup.
#Mets and Jason Bay have worked out an agreement that makes him an unconditional free agent. Bay Era in Flushing is over
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) November 7, 2012
Bay was under contract through 2013, for which the Mets were going to be on the hook for $16 million. He has to be taking a discount to be let out of the deal now, though, right? Nope:
Bay is getting all $21M he is owed, the $16M salary, the $3M buyout and the $2M left on a signing bonus. Some is being deferred #Mets
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) November 7, 2012
The deferment does help the Mets, but it’s not like they got any kind of a super bargain. They are saved a roster spot, however, and Terry Collins will not be able to do silly things like, say, put Jason Bay in the lineup.
This is not a common thing at all. Certainly speaks to a team who wanted out from under and a player who simply wanted out. Kudos to the two sides working together to give each other what they want.
