The Mets want Michael Bourn, but not at the risk of losing their first round draft pick. No surprise there, but even if they could get MLB to protect their pick, are they suddenly going to splurge with the money it would take to sign the Scott Boras client?
Or is this just another attempt to dupe fans into thinking that the Mets can still act like a big market team even though in the end it’s just much ado about nothing?
Apparently, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports isn’t buying it either:
First off, I’ll believe the Mets are signing Michael Bourn when I see them introduce him at a news conference and present him with a ceremonial cap and jersey. So, the debate over the type of draft pick they should forfeit for him probably is a pointless exercise.
Oh, the Mets’ interest in Bourn is serious, according to major league sources. Heaven knows they need outfielders. They have only $33.55 million in commitments for 2014, according to Cot’s Baseball Contracts, giving them the flexibility to sig...
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Michael Bourn,
Scott Boras,
Ken Rosenthal,
Sandy Alderson,
Jason Bay
TEAMS: New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners
TEAMS: New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners
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