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December 16, 2003 - New Orleans
Don't count out the Mets in the Jose Guillen sweepstakes just yet.
While yesterday's Big Easy rumblings were that the Angels were preparing to sign Guillen to be their new rightfielder, the deal's far from done. And the Mets have suddenly surged back into the bidding for the power hitting free agent.
A source said last night that Guillen is now split about whether to head to the Mets or the Angels. While the Angels' offer is slightly more lucrative, Guillen's first choice is to play for the Mets. He is eager to come to New York so he can be close to his mother, who lives in the Bronx.
Perhaps sensing exactly that, the Mets are starting to push harder in their negotiations. After originally offering a one-year deal for around $3 million, the Mets added a team option for a second year last night. The Angels' offer is for two years that, including a third year buyout, is worth appoximately $7 million.
Guillen is exopected to make his decision as early as tonight.
BTW, last year was is best ever with a .311 BA, 31 HR & 86 RBI's while playing for the Reds & A's.
Now if he could only get his act together.........
Don't count out the Mets in the Jose Guillen sweepstakes just yet.
While yesterday's Big Easy rumblings were that the Angels were preparing to sign Guillen to be their new rightfielder, the deal's far from done. And the Mets have suddenly surged back into the bidding for the power hitting free agent.
A source said last night that Guillen is now split about whether to head to the Mets or the Angels. While the Angels' offer is slightly more lucrative, Guillen's first choice is to play for the Mets. He is eager to come to New York so he can be close to his mother, who lives in the Bronx.
Perhaps sensing exactly that, the Mets are starting to push harder in their negotiations. After originally offering a one-year deal for around $3 million, the Mets added a team option for a second year last night. The Angels' offer is for two years that, including a third year buyout, is worth appoximately $7 million.
Guillen is exopected to make his decision as early as tonight.
BTW, last year was is best ever with a .311 BA, 31 HR & 86 RBI's while playing for the Reds & A's.
Now if he could only get his act together.........
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