New York Mets reportedly sign Francisco Lindor to extension
Francisco Lindor was going to be the first great test of Steve Cohen’s ownership of the New York Mets. The front office had pulled the trigger on the blockbuster deal to bring him to Queens, but he was slated to be a free agent at the end of the 2021 season. If Cohen was serious about proving that these were not the Same Ol’ Mets, he would need to ink Lindor to an extension.
That happened on Wednesday night. The Mets and Lindor reportedly agreed to a ten year extension worth $341 million.
Francisco Lindor has a 10-year, $341 million deal with the New York Mets, source tells ESPN.
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New York Mets get their man in Francisco Lindor
The two sides had exchanged final offers on the 29th, with the Mets offering $325 million and Lindor’s representatives asking for $385 million. The two sides agreed on the ten year deal, meaning that there was some room for negotiation and finding a middle ground. The issue was that Lindor had set a deadline of Opening Day, which was fast approaching.
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This agreement came to pass with hours to spare. Lindor will be staying with the Mets for the foreseeable future as they have locked their superstar shortstop up to a long term deal that had to be done. Not only does this send a message to the league that Cohen was serious about changing the Mets and turning them into a large market dynamo, but it sends a message to the players as well.
There is no question what Lindor can mean to the lineup. He is a true five tool talent, a four time All Star and two time Gold Glove winner. A career .285/.346/.488 hitter, he has belted 191 doubles and 138 homers while stealing 99 bases. Defensively, he has saved 56 runs at short, the third most of any active shortstop.
Lindor was also the first order of business for the Mets front office. They are still looking to extend Michael Conforto and Noah Syndergaard, although the latter may be a tricky situation given his injury history. Now that Lindor is taken care of, they can focus on the other business at hand.
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Francisco Lindor is not going anywhere. He has reportedly agreed to a ten year deal with the New York Mets for $341 million.