Mets Up Offer To Bay and Plan Talks With Holliday

Moving aggressively to try to secure a power-hitting left fielder, the Mets tweaked their offer to Jason Bay to give him a five-year alternative and are getting back into the ballgame for Matt Holliday, as well, SI.com has learned.

I think we all expected the Mets to react to Monday’s news with a greater sense of urgency, and adding a fifth year to their initial offer certainly classifies as a significant development and one that can ultimately lead to an agreement.

I think the timing of contacting Holliday could also be related to the Bay negotiations, and does not really indicate a sudden new found interest in Matt Holliday. The Cardinals reportedly increased their offer for Holliday to include an eighth year and the total deal could top $128 million dollars. A little too rich for the Mets taste in my opinion.

This could be more of a Omar Minaya’s way of adding some incentive for the Bay camp to get something done quickly. Heyman, also mentions in his article that Bay is seeking a six year deal, which I can certainly guarantee he will not get from the Mets or any other team.

If it takes a fifth year to get something done then so be it.

It’s time to stop talking about improving the team, and time to start getting something done.

I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of words, and I’m ready for some action.

Hat tip to “thebossandbenji76″ for the heads up…