Mets Get K-Rod

The Mets have reached an agreement with Francisco Rodriquez . (“That’s fun to say. Francisco. Frannncisco. Frannncisco.”) The contract is worth $37 million over three years, and there’s a rumor it includes a $14 million vesting option for a fourth year. K-Rod was the best and safest closing option on the market, and Omar Minaya reeled him in for a lot less than the five-year $75 million contract that was making the rounds when the free agency period began. But the poor economy and the lack of big market teams in need of a closer had a lot more to do with that than Minaya being a genius. But he did play things right, though. He could have signed K-Rod right away and just gave the closer what he wanted, but he didn’t panic or rush and got him for almost Brian Fuentes money (most reports had him looking for a three-year $33 million contract). Omar didn’t have to give up any prospects (see J.J. Putz ), and can still trade for a Huston Street type ... (link)