Two of the oldest Mets will be back for another season at Shea.
The team today announced it has picked up its $7.5 million option on 41-year-old outfielder Moises Alou for 2008 and re-signed soon-to-be 38-year-old free agent infielder Damion Easley to a one-year, $950,000 contract.
From the Post blog's comments:
whats the matter omar, AARP didnt have any other players for the other positions? to sign a soon to be 42 yr old leftfielder who plays half a season to a 7.5 m contract is irresponsible. he WILL get hurt AGAIN, as he ALWAYS does. omar minaya is proving to be one of the worst gm's in all of baseball.
Posted by: dc on October 31, 2007 09:03 PM
I have to disagree (resigning your best hitter statistically can never be that bad a move at 7.5), but the AARP line made me chuckle.
2 comments:
i definitely like re-signing alou: not only were his numbers amazing, but even more importantly was his "hedge" #s. While the rest of the team was busy choking like a bunch of sallies at the end of the season Alou's production was increasing.
However, by re-signing Alou I think Omar should also be held accountable for a plan to replace Alou during his inevitable injury time. I think if Omar is banking on Alou playing more than 100-120 games next year he is taking too great a roll of the dice.
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