R.A. Dickey’s trade by New York Mets will not be shocking, says agent Bo McKinnis - MLB Update
Agent of knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, Bo McKinnis has uttered that trade of the starting pitcher by New York Mets is on the cards.
He has explained that it is not unexpected if Dickey plays for some other club next year.
The agent is engaged in negotiations with the top officials of the club right now as Winter Meetings go on.
Although he has not admitted talks for contract extension have failed, he is ready to accept that the Mets are giving equal amount of importance to other options.
Cy Young Award winner from the National League has many organisations waiting for him.
Interested teams are hopeful that some way he leaves the Mets and joins them. His remarkable campaign in 2012 season has made him an ideal starter to have for any team.
The Mets own an option on him for the 2013 season but they are apprehensive of retaining Dickey in the long-term owing to his age.
One good season may be followed by the one that announces the beginning of his decline. That is exactly what has stopped the Mets up until now to award him the deal that he wants.
Fans will be heartbroken in case Dickey departs the Mets. He was their hero in the last season. In-fact, his existence on the rotation prompted them to appear in the stadium and watch games regularly.
Commenting on his conversation with General Manager of the club, Sandy Alderson, McKinnis said both sides are equally interested in signing the contract.
The only point of contention is the value of the deal. Until agreement is reached in this regard, talks will continue.
"Sandy and I have had good talks," McKinnis said. "And he's let it be known that they have interest in R.A. being with the Mets long term. And we've let it be known that R.A. has interest in being with the Mets long term. If there's a difference of opinion
on the contract, now that's just something for us to continue to talk about.”
The next couple of days will be crucial with regard to the future of Dickey. It will be interesting to see the reaction of the fans after a decision about Dickey is made by the club.
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