Report: Mets, Wright 'Plan To Intensify' Talks; What About Dickey?
The Amazin's "plan to intensify negotiations" with David Wright after picking up their 2013 option on the All-Star third baseman, according to the New York Daily News.
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The Amazin's "plan to intensify negotiations" with David Wright after picking up their 2013 option on the All-Star third baseman, according to the New York Daily News.
The Mets have picked up the 2013 options for David Wright and R.A. Dickey as the team continues to work on contract extensions for the two stars, according to multiple reports.
Amid contract negotiations, the Mets are set to pick up David Wright's $16 million option for 2013, according to CBSSports.com and WFAN baseball insider Jon Heyman.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league will push its trading deadline from Tuesday to Thursday at 4 p.m. EDT. The NFL's offices in Manhattan were closed Monday and will be shuttered again Tuesday.
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