PLAYERS:
RA Dickey,
Gio Gonzalez,
Clayton Kershaw,
David Wright,
Mike Nickeas
TEAMS: New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Dodgers
TEAMS: New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Dodgers
R.A. Dickey, along with Gio Gonzalez and Clayton Kershaw, are the finalists for the
National League Cy Young Award.
The winner will be announced next Wednesday.
Dickey told Newsday extension talks with the Mets had progressed, but a team insider said neither the knuckleballer nor David Wright was close to signing a long-term deal.
• The Mets reportedly have re-signed Mike Nickeas to a minor league contract with spring-training invite.
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R.A. Dickey had been talking with the New York Mets about a contract extension. Now it appears the New York Mets are fielding offers for the 38-year-old knuckleballer. It was assumed that the Mets would make an extension with Dickey a top priority this off season. Dickey is under contract for the 2013 season afor [...]
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C-Ya Mike…
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