Found December 09, 2012 on Mets Chronicle: Yardbarker Blogger Network
The Dodgers and Zack Greinke have agreed to a six-year, $147-million contract, how will this effect the Mets? The Pitching Market Officially Opens!  The teams that wanted Greinke will chase the next level of available pitchers either by trade (James Shields or R.A. Dickey).. or go the Lohse way out in free agents.. In the next few days there should be a flourish of new Dickey Rumors afloat.. Dickey on the move?? Multiple teams remain interested in trading for R.A. Dickey, though it's possible the Mets will keep him heading into 2013 even if he doesn't agree to an extension. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner is reportedly seeking two years and $26MM on top of the $5MM he's owed next season. According to multiple reports the Mets are only offering $10 Million a year, for two.. Do the Mets make the splash on a contract for Dickey?? The Mets and Dickey have "established common ground" on the length and structure of an extension accor...
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