Nearly everyone wants the Mets to bring back Sean Manaea, who they signed last year to a one-year deal with a player option, one which he’ll officially decline as soon as he’s able. Much like with Pete Alonso, it’s fine to want a guy back. But there has to be a point, either in years or dollars, where it doesn’t make any sense to extend the offer that high. And where is that place with Manaea?

Recently, Tim Britton and Will Sammon had a piece over at The Athletic where they broached the subject of re-signing Manaea. Here’s what they said about his projected salary:

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4 comments on “Examining Sean Manaea’s deal last year for clues how to operate in the future

  • Brian Joura

    I have no preference if you comment here or at Substack. I look forward to comments at either place.

  • Chris

    I hope the bring him back and add Burns and Fried.

    Forget Soto …costs way too much.

    Bring back Alonso and sign someone like Santander to play right. 35-40 HR at much lower cost.

    • Brian Joura

      That would be a fun staff. It would also be a pretty expensive one – somewhere around $80 million for those three. The Wilpons wouldn’t approve…

  • ChrisF

    Substack operating fine. I encourage everyone to head there.

    Worked great for chatters.

    Head on over and Bookmark it!

    Thanks for your dedication to brining this to the masses Brian.

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