Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports that Dillon Gee and the Mets have avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year deal worth $5.3 million.
Sandy Alderson has indicated it is likely the Mets will trade a starting pitcher before spring training and the likelihood is that Gee will be dealt. Gee has indicated he would like a resolution although he would prefer to remain with Mets.
“It’s not like I’m mad. I understand that that’s the way things go,” Gee told MLB.com. “… It would be like leaving your second home. I know everybody very, very well. I know the whole organization. I know the media very well. You would be leaving the known to go to the unknown.”
“I’m in a weird situation, and you kind of wonder what’s going to happen. But, at the same time, I think we all sort of know what we’re getting into when we play this sport. It’s something that’s probably going to happen to everyone at some point. To me, I’m still just trying to get ready every day, and get ready to have a great year in 2015 no matter where that is, and let the rest take care of itself.”
The Mets were hoping to move Gee when they were dealing with the Nationals and Rays to try and land shortstop Ian Desmond. However, they balked after the Rays insisted on Noah Syndergaard plus an additional prospect.
There have been several teams connected to Gee this offseason including the Rockies, Giants, Padres and Twins.
