I find it a bit telling that Pete said "I'm not comfortable...ask my agent" and not "I don't wanna talk about it." Maybe I'm splitting hairs but the former seems more genuine? Like, maybe he just wants to focus on his game? It's worked out well so far.
Maybe that's a naive assessment, but trying to read the tea leaves feels like a fool's errand (all of which is to say I agree with you, Rich. Let's not jump to conclusions yet).
Pete is a great asset to this team and will be for however long. It’s hard to follow Pete’s life and not objectively see how much he cares about Florida and the Tampa Bay community. His family is from there, he runs his foundation there. If Pete could be Pete he’d ideally be playing in TB or MIA as I see it…he’s also a competitor who appreciates winning and of course wants to get paid. Those factors could tip him back into the Mets fold but if he leaves to florida it’s not a question of what SAC could or couldn’t do.
I am fine with someone that talented betting on himself and waiting. Worked out with Nimmo, and worked out for the other guys and Judge.
I find it a bit telling that Pete said "I'm not comfortable...ask my agent" and not "I don't wanna talk about it." Maybe I'm splitting hairs but the former seems more genuine? Like, maybe he just wants to focus on his game? It's worked out well so far.
Maybe that's a naive assessment, but trying to read the tea leaves feels like a fool's errand (all of which is to say I agree with you, Rich. Let's not jump to conclusions yet).
Pete is a great asset to this team and will be for however long. It’s hard to follow Pete’s life and not objectively see how much he cares about Florida and the Tampa Bay community. His family is from there, he runs his foundation there. If Pete could be Pete he’d ideally be playing in TB or MIA as I see it…he’s also a competitor who appreciates winning and of course wants to get paid. Those factors could tip him back into the Mets fold but if he leaves to florida it’s not a question of what SAC could or couldn’t do.