Delgado’s Mets Contract May Vest at $16M

I knew there was a clause in Carlos Delgado’s contract that vested it if he finished at a specified position in MVP voting. But I searched the Internet and couldn’t find the details.

ESPN published those details yesterday and it’s really interesting that the Marlins (originators of this contract) created their own point system for MLB awards and the impact on the option year of Delgado’s contract.

In other words, if Delgado wins the World Series MVP award and finishes in the top six in the regular-season MVP voting, he would reach 30 award points — and automatically vest his option at an extra $4 million, guaranteeing him $16 million for next year.

If he can pull off winning the World Series MVP and finishing in the top six of the MVP voting, Delgado deserves that $16M option.

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Billy Wagner- A Met No More?

Multiple media reports say that Billy Wagner has been informed by the Mets that they won’t pick up his option for the 2010 season. Since he’s out for the remainder of this year and probably all of next year, he’s likely played his last game as a Met.

Scott Schoenweiss told reporters that he visited Wagner this week to check in on him after his Tommy John surgery. Schoenweiss said that Wagner still wants to pitch and close, but it likely won’t be with the Mets.

On Deck- September 13- Braves at Mets [Games 1 and 2]

Atlanta Braves (64-82 Road: 24-48) at New York Mets (82-63 Home: 44-27)

Mike Hampton (2-2 5.60) vs. Johan Santana (13-7 2.70) 3:55pm

Jo-Jo Reyes (3-10 5.26) vs. Jon Niese (0-0 15.00)  approx. 7:30pm

TV: Fox; SNY  Radio: WFAN

What to watch: If the weather holds up today we’ll have an old fashioned double header. The Braves are just playing out the string now that they’re eliminated from post season play. The Mets are looking to keep the pressure on the Phillies by taking this home series from the down-trodden Braves.

Visit The Mets Report Live Game Chat during the game to chat with other Mets fans.

On Deck- September 12- Braves at Mets [Game 1]

Atlanta Braves (64-82 Road: 24-48) at New York Mets (82-63 Home: 44-27) 7:10pm

Mike Hampton (2-2 5.60) vs. Johan Santana (13-7 2.70)

TV: SNY  Radio: WFAN

What to watch: The Braves are just playing out the string on a lost season. The Mets have to keep their lead in the NL East as the Phillies start a tough series with the Brewers in Philly. Santana is “the man” having won six straight decisions and hasn’t lost a game since June.

Visit The Mets Report Live Game Chat during the game to chat with other Mets fans.

Carlos Delgado Is Not The NL MVP

To the surprise of everyone that watched Mets baseball in April, May, and June of this season Carlos Delgado has worked his way into the conversation for National League Most Valuable Player. Sure, he’s hit some monsterous home runs. And he’s even carried the Mets at times since the All-Star break. But he’s no MVP.

Delgado has turned in a line that’s more than respectable at .264| 34 HR | 104 RBI. If the Mets continue on their current path to the playoffs he’ll certainly be in the MVP discussion. But look at what Mr. Consistency Albert Pujols has done at .360| 33 HR| 99 RBI for a team that’s nine games out of their division lead. There’s no comparison in my mind.

Ryan Braun of the Brew Crew may be the MVP if the Brewers make the playoffs. I think he’ll have several MVP’s in his trophy case by the time his career is over.

Carlos Delgado can’t sleep walk through three months of the season and be the MVP. You just can’t make up for that type of ineffective performance over such a large portion of the season. Read Fox Sports Dayn Perry’s column arguing that Delgado isn’t even the most valuable Mets player. He’s got it right.

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