The New York Mets would obviously prefer to sign a long-term contract with Francisco Lindor after they acquired it in an operation earlier this year, and we now have an idea of how much the team will have to pay to close a deal.
Lindor is looking for a deal worth more than $ 300 million, Jon Heyman reports from MLB Network. Mets are said to be willing to pay him $ 300 million, but it is unclear how much more than that number they are willing to offer.
Fernando Tatis Jr. recently signed a $ 340 million 14-year contract with the San Diego Padres. Mookie Betts has received $ 365 million in 12 years from the Los Angeles Dodgers, so Lindor, without a doubt, is eyeing these two contracts in negotiations with the Mets.
We know that Mets owner Steve Cohen is willing to spend money, but everyone has a limit. Lindor does not want to negotiate a contract during the season, so he has set an Opening Day deadline to make an extension.
Lindor, 27, had a bit of a low season in 2020, although it was an unusual year with the coronavirus pandemic. He hit 0.258 with eight home runs and 27 RBI in 60 games. Lindor is a 0.285 career hitter who has been named an All-Star every year from 2016-2019.