New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor. Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Francisco Lindor 'honored,' 'blessed,' 'humbled' after signing extension with Mets

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 4/1/21

Four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor repeatedly said following the January trade that sent him to the New York Mets from the Cleveland Indians that he would not negotiate a long-term contract with the Mets beyond Opening Day. Thus, Mets fans breathed loud sighs of relief when news broke late Wednesday night that the parties had agreed to a 10-year extension worth $341 million.

New York's game at the Washington Nationals was called off due to COVID-19 concerns, but Lindor nevertheless spoke with reporters about the contract that could keep him with the Amazins through the remainder of his career:

"To the fans in New York - here we go, baby. Here we go."

- @Lindor12BC pic.twitter.com/y7CsumClZI
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2021

"I'm honored, I'm blessed, I'm humbled by this opportunity to be in this organization for the next 11 years. It's an honor, it's a privilege to wear blue and orange" - @Lindor12BC pic.twitter.com/Hk40nWaCcl
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2021

"I love the opportunity that I have to bring a championship to the city of Queens...everyone wants to do it and we're all next to each other and striving forward"

Francisco Lindor talks about what he's experienced in the Mets' organization over the past couple of months: pic.twitter.com/4dnFv3wfJ8
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2021

What kind of player does @Lindor12BC envision himself being at 38 years old?

"I'll be a bad motherf'er" pic.twitter.com/KoIQXf8Q2i
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2021

Francisco Lindor points to the Mets logo while speaking about his motivation:

"This logo right here means a lot. There are 341 million reasons for me to go out there and play the game the right way" pic.twitter.com/TCbkipz2dh
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2021

"Whether it's zero dollars or the amount that I got, I gotta play the game the right way. The game is played the right way no matter where you are"

Francisco Lindor on embracing the responsibilities that come with his contract: pic.twitter.com/mAa4O32oCQ
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2021

"Why the Mets? Why not the Mets?...my goal at the end of all of this is that we make this organization the greatest organization, and everybody wants to come play for the New York Mets"@Lindor12BC on his goals for the next 11 years: pic.twitter.com/OUgDy2iH96
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2021

Lindor also confirmed a previous story and said he prefers to be called Francisco rather than "Frankie," a nickname often used by commentators and fans during his Cleveland tenure.

Reports emerged on Wednesday that one Washington player tested positive for the coronavirus and that a total of five players and a staff member would miss Thursday's season opener following contact tracing. However, MLB postponed the game and confirmed the teams won't play on Friday amid fears the Nationals have at least one more positive COVID-19 case.

It's hoped the teams will play on Saturday and Sunday.

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