New York Mets Sign Pitcher Oliver Perez

On Tuesday, February 2nd, the Mets and Oliver Perez came to terms and agreed on a three year, 36 million dollar contract. The Mets needed one more starting pitcher and Oliver Perez was the best available option left in the market. New York did what was logical and signed the young lefty. Last year Perez was 10-7 with a 4.22 ERA and was arguable the best starting pitcher down the stretch besides Johan Santana. With the signing of Perez this means that the Mets have basically withdrawn their name from the Manny Ramirez sweepstakes unless Manny reduces his price by over four million dollars per year, which is very unlikely. Now that the Mets have their pitcher they will try to look for an outfielder just in case Ryan Church cannot play because of side effects from two concussions.


Josh Jakers
NYchalktalk.com