The New York Mets went out and acquired shortstop Francisco Lindor in a blockbuster deal in January.
On Wednesday, about an hour earlier than the clock hit Opening Day, which was the All-Star’s self-imposed deadline for a deal to be made, the crew locked him down for a decade at $341 million, per a number of sources. The news happened an hour after rumors had been swirling that the 2 sides had been at a standstill. But then, the gates opened and the cash flowed and the Mets had their star infielder inked.
Lindor is getting $32M a yr in every of the ten seasons with $5M every year deferred to 2032-41. Plus the $21M signing bonus. You get to $341M. #Mets
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) April 1, 2021
The contract begins in 2022 because the 27-year-old four-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove and two-time Silver Slugger was set to change into a free agent after this season. Per SNY’s Andy Martino it accommodates a restricted no-trade clause and no opt-outs.
Lindor’s deal places him third within the majors — behind Mike Trout ($426.5 million) and Mookie Betts ($365 million) and one $1 million forward of fellow shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. — for the league’s richest contract. And, according to SNY, it is the biggest contract extension in Mets franchise historical past, forward of David Wright (eight years, $138 million) and Lindor’s teammate and two-time Cy Young winner, Jacob deGrom (5 years, $137.5 million).
It’s fairly a flip of occasions for the Mets with new proprietor Steven Cohen. Under their earlier proprietor, the membership was not of the mindset to spend freely. There are winds of change at Citi Field (and not simply those that swoop throughout the sector).
Just a few days in the past, Cohen talked about eating out with Lindor and discussing his contract extension over ravioli and chicken parm. He crowdsourced what the numbers should be on Twitter after the 2 sides appeared to be aside in cash and time period. And now he is locked down the perfect on a regular basis shortstop the Mets have had since 2011 National League batting title-holder, Jose Reyes.
Of course, Twitter was very pleased — together with a few of Lindor’s teammates, who ought to have been asleep with the season opener towards the Nationals on Thursday.
Francisco Lindor!!!!!! That’s all!! That’s the tweet!!!!!
— Taijuan Walker (@tai_walker) April 1, 2021
Francisco Lindor!!!!!! That’s all!! That’s the tweet!!!!!
— Taijuan Walker (@tai_walker) April 1, 2021
Yes, when Francisco Lindor’s contract expires in 2032, the Mets will nonetheless be paying Bobby Bonilla.
— Danny Vietti (@DannyVietti) April 1, 2021
Did you ever think about a state of affairs like this EVER taking part in out for the Mets? What a time to be a Mets fan. HAPPY OPENING DAY! #Lindor #Mets
— Darren Meenan (@DarrenJMeenan) April 1, 2021
#Mets Francisco Lindor has performed 777 profession video games.
Through first 777 video games:
Francisco Lindor – .285/.346/.488
896 hits, 344 extra-base hits, & 138 homersCal Ripken Jr. – .292/.355/.489
873 hits, 320 extra-base hits, & 125 homersLindor tops Ripken in stolen bases, 99 to 8. https://t.co/lc1oElHbNQ
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) April 1, 2021
If the Mets/Lindor news broke after midnight ET, what number of Mets followers could be secretly terrified it was by some means a merciless April Fool’s joke?
— Ryan Fagan (@ryanfagan) April 1, 2021