Derek Lowe Offered $36M by Mets
December 30, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Stats and Analysis
Derek Lowe is arguably the most sought after free agent starting pitcher left on the market. When we speculated Lowe’s possible destinations, we put the New York Mets at the top of the list. On Tuesday, the Mets made a move to acquire Lowe.
According to multiple reports, the Mets have offered Lowe a contract that is worth $36 million over three years. However, Lowe’s agent reportedly wants a five-year contract for the 35-year-old hurler.
While that might be what the agent wants, it’s unlikely that a team is going to give Lowe a contract that will pay him until the age of 40. This three-year deal from New York could very well be the best deal that Lowe gets offered during the offseason.
If the Mets are able to land Lowe, they will have completed a drastic overhaul to their pitching staff. They’ve already added Francisco Rodriguez and JJ Putz to their bullpen. Adding Lowe to the starting rotation could end being equally as important.
I also agree with you on this regard. Derek Lowe should accept the offer given by New York Mets because no team would like to hand him a contract for five years. No doubt, he is enjoying a good time, but it does not mean that he would be performing at the same scale five years after from now. Moreover, his age is another factor to take into account. So, I think, he should join New York Mets.