Astros' Framber Valdez linked to Mets in MLB free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
With the obvious need for pitching for the New York Mets, there’s a very good chance it could impact the Houston Astros.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhen predicting what that might mean, Jackson Roberts of Sports Illustrated projected that Framber Valdez would sign with the Mets on a deal a bit higher than most initially expected. He had him landing a five-year, $175 million contract.
“Had he not drawn unwanted attention to himself for the cross-up incident with catcher César Salazar in August, Valdez might be looking at a deal of a similar magnitude to Cease's. But even if we ignore that incident, the fact that Valdez just turned 32 could limit the years on his next contract.
“However, Valdez has the most polished track record of anyone on the market, and that included Cease as well. He's the only two-time All-Star still in his prime, the only former ace of a World Series champion under 40, and there are still a lot of very needy teams that could be desperate to pay him... Prediction: signs with Mets for five years, $175 million,” he wrote.
A reunion with the Astros should probably be counted out at this point, although it’s never fair to say never in Major League Baseball.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat said, the cross-up incident last year can’t be ignored, and Valdez also didn’t really seem happy at times during his final stretch.
After seeing the money that Dylan Cease received, however, it’s rather apparent that a team is going to pay Valdez what he’s looking for.
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