David Wright Signs 6 year, $55 Million Deal

great deal for both sides. Hope Reyes doesn't mind getting a deal for 40 million dollars less.

Power is just worth more than speed. I was just saying yesterday that the Mets were going to lock both of them up to ensure they were around when the stadium opens. Minaya must have been listening to my conversation!!

I've already said that I think the Reyes signing was stupid. Not that they shouldn't keep the kid, but signing him to a big deal thru years that he should be going through arbitration is stupid. Unless the Mets have no budget, they are maxing out salaries needlessly. I'm not totally sure about Wright's situation, but I would have to imagine that he has several years before he could ever become a free agent. This is not the NFL, often locking up young players so far before you need to hurts you in the end.

I totally disagree. They are getting these guys at a bargain price, especially in the last few years of these deals. They are also telling these two top players that they are the franchise. It sends a message to the fans as well. I have no problem with either deal. In fact, I'm very happy about both.

these are sigings where everyone wins, Wright, Reyes, Mets and the fans. Locking them up long term sends a message to fans, that they will be around for a long time.

Gee, 6 years of Wright for barely more than 2 years of Jeter's salary?? Sounds like a good deal for the Mets to me.

The only downside to both of these signings is that young players' numbers tend to drop after signing long term deals. Maybe it's because of the pressure of the big deal, maybe it's because they feel like they can slack off because they already got paid. I don't know which it is, but I know it happens, a lot.