Marc the Habs Fan
Moderator
This is just getting set-up for Mets fans to hate the Wilpon's even more, if that were possible.
http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/...ld-prefer-stay-with-mets-ken-rosenthal-012116
http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/...ld-prefer-stay-with-mets-ken-rosenthal-012116
Late Thursday afternoon, the Nationals’ signing of free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes seemed likely, if not inevitable.
The Nats had made Cespedes a five-year offer for an unspecified amount, according to major-league sources. The Mets were unwilling to go beyond three years, sources said.
The possibility existed -- and still exists -- that other teams are still involved. But Cespedes also could be wrestling with a more fundamental choice.
According to two sources with knowledge of his thinking, he prefers to stay with the Mets.
The lead agent for Cespedes, CAA’s Brodie Van Wagenen, remains in touch with the Mets, and the two sides are scheduled to speak again on Friday, sources said.