Roster
Player Contracts
Minor League Contracts
Transactions
Radio/TV/Sponsorship Deals
Local Newspapers
Ballpark
Marlon Ordell Anderson: signed 2-year deal worth 1.85M thru 2007 season on 11/18/05- + he receives salaries of 925K each year in 2006 and 2007- + 2005 salary: 750K
Agent:
Service Time: 7.076
Ambiorix Burgos: signed deal for 2007 season on 3/1/07- + 2006 salary: $339,500 (service thru 2005)
Agent:
Service Time: 0.163
Marcos Jose Carvajal: signed deal for 2007 season on 3/1/07
Agent:
Service Time:
Ramon Abraham Castro: signed deal for 2007 season worth $850K on 1/16/07- + he can earn $212,500 in performance bonuses- + 2006 salary: $800K, 2005: $500K
Agent:
Service Time: 5.152
Pedro Juan Feliciano: signed deal for 2007 season on 3/1/07 (service thru 2005)
Agent:
Service Time: 1.063
Bartolome Araujo Fortunato: signed deal for 2006 season on 3/2/06- + was RELEASED on 5/20/06- + 2005 salary: 317K (service thru 2005)
Agent:
Service Time: 1.054
Ruben A. Gotay: signed deal for 2007 season w/ invite to ST on 2/16/07
Agent:
Service Time:
Anderson Mejia Hernandez: signed deal for 2007 season on 3/1/07- + 2006 salary: $327K (service thru 2005)
Agent:
Service Time: 0.016
Yusaku Iriki: signed deal for 2006 season worth 750K on 1/18/06- + he can earn about 500K in bonuses- + he receives 4 round-trip business class airplane tickets from the U.S. to Japan- + he receives a 2.5K a month housing allowance- + the deal includes a team option for 2007 worth $1.5M- + he has the right to elect free agency following the 2006 season- + 2007 option was DECLINED on 11/15/06
Agent:
Service Time: 0
John Kevin Maine: signed deal for 2007 season on 3/1/07
Agent:
Service Time: 1.052
Lastings Darnell Milledge: signed deal for 2007 season on 3/1/07
Agent:
Service Time:
Joseph Smith:
Agent:
Service Time:
Jason M. Vargas: signed deal for 2007 season on 3/1/07- + 2006 split salaries: $327K/$155,505 (service thru 2005)
Agent:
Service Time: 0.081
Guillermo Mota: signed 2-year deal worth $5M thru 2008 season on 12/7/06- + he receives salaries of $1.8M in 2007 and $3.2M in 2008- + he will be suspended for first 50 games of 2007 season for violating MLB-MLBPA's steroid policy, thus costing him about $550K in pay- + 2006 salary: $3M (+ more than $1M paid by BOS and NYM only responsible for $275K), 2005 salary: $2.6M
Agent:
Adam Katz Service Time: 6.159
Aaron Helmer Sele: signed deal for 2007 season prior to ST w/ invite to ST on 1/25/07- + he receives a $1M salary while in the majors- + he can earn $1M in performance bonuses- + contract was PURCHASED on 3/30/07- + 2006 salary: $500K (service thru 2005)
Agent:
Adam Katz Service Time: 12.052
William Edward Wagner: signed 4-year deal worth 43M thru 2009 season on 11/29/05- + he receives salaries of 10.5M each year in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009- + the deal includes a Team Option for 2010 worth 8M or a 1M buyout- + the deal includes a complete NO-TRADE Clause- + he receives at luxury box at Shea Stadium- + he will donate 100K of salary each year to the New York Mets Foundation- + he receives a 4M advance of 2006 salary after Jan. 1st, 2006 to purchase a new house- + he can earn bonuses: 25K for All-Star selection, 100K for Rolaids Relief Man Award, 50K for WS MVP and 50K for NL MVP award- + bonuses he has earned: $25K for 2007 All-Star- + 2005 salary: 9M (+ 25K bonus for All-Star selection), 2004 salary: 8M, 2003 salary: 8M and 2002 salary: 8M
Agent:
Bean Stringfellow Service Time: 10.139
Endy DeJesus Chavez: signed deal for 2007 season worth $1.725M on 1/16/07- + he can earn $100K in performance bonuses: $12,500 each for 120 and 130 games, and $25K each for 400, 450 and 500 plate appearances- + 2006 salary: $500K (+ $200K in performance bonuses)
Agent:
Chris Leible Service Time: 4.065
Ruben Angel Sierra: signed deal for 2007 seaosn w/ invite to ST on 1/31/07- + 2005 salary: $1.5M (service thru 2005)
Agent:
Chuck Berry Service Time: 16.085
Paul Anthony Lo Duca: signed 3-year deal worth 18M thru the 2007 season on 1/12/05- he receives a 1.25M signing bonus that is payable from 1/12/05 thru November 30, 2008- + he receives salaries of 4.25M in 2005 and 6.25M each year in 2006 and 2007- + bonuses he has earned: 25K for 2005 All-Star selection- + after trade to NYM on 12/5/05, Mets are responsible for all of 2006 and 2007 salaries and FLA is responsible for 1M in unpaid signing bonus
Agent:
Dave Stewart, Jeff Kahn, Andrew Mongelluzzi (fired Sam and Seth Levinson in early 2006) Service Time: 7.042
Jose Antonio Valentin: signed deal for 2007 season worth $3.8M on 11/14/06- + the deal includes a team option for 2008 worth $4.3M- + the option becomes guaranteed with 400PA in 2007- + he can earn performance bonuses in 2007 and 2008- + 2006 salary: $912,500 (+ $300K in performance bonuses), 2005: $3.5M
Agent:
David Elston Service Time: 13.058
Carlos Juan Delgado: signed 4-year deal worth 52M thru the 2008 season on 1/25/05- he will make 4M in 2005, 13.5M in 2006, 14.4M in 2007 and 16M in 2008- + the deal includes a Team Option for 2009 worth 12M or a 4M buyout- + the option can become guaranteed at 16M based on MVP voting finishes and post-season MVP award wins if he accumulates 30 points in the next 4 years based on the following system: 10pts. for winning the NL MVP award and 9 for finishing second and so on under a formula that gives him 1 point for finishing 10th and he would get 20 pts. if he's the WS MVP and 10 if he's the LCS MVP- + points he has earned: 5 points for 2005 6th place finish in NL MVP voting- + his salaries will be paid half during the course of the season and the other half on each November 30th- + he can earn bonuses: 50K for All-Star selection; 500K for WS MVP; 100K for LCS MVP; 25K for Silver Slugger and 25K for Gold Glove; 100K for NL MVP and 50K for finishing 2nd in NL MVP voting (would receive the 50K only if he finishes second to Barry Bonds)- + no money is deferred and the deal does not includes a No-Trade clause- + if he is traded to a state with income taxes and/or a city with local taxes, the team must make up the difference in state/local taxes- + as part of trade that sent him to NYM, the Marlins pay the Mets a total of 7M in payments of 1M in 2006, 2M in 2007 and 4M in 2008- + the NYM must pay Delgado about 350K to make difference in state/local taxes between Miami and New York City
Agent:
David Sloane Service Time: 12.002
Moises Rojas Alou: signed deal for 2007 season worth $8.5M on 11/20/06- + he receives a $7.5M salary in 2007- + the deal includes a team option for 2008 worth $7.5M or a $1M buyout- + 2006 salary: $6M (small portion deferred), 2005: $4M (small portion deferred- + $3.25M signing bonus)
Agent:
Fernando Cuza Service Time: 16.037
Pedro Jaime Martinez: signed 4-year deal worth 53M thru the 2008 season on 12/16/04- he receives salaries of 10M in 2005, 14M in 2006 and 2007 and 11.5M in 2008- + he receives a 3.5M signing bonus that is payable thru July 2007- + 4M of both is 2006 and 2007 salaries and 2M of his 2008 salary are deferred at 5% compounded interest- + he receives a luxury suite at every home game at Shea Stadium and a hotel suite for all road trips- + the deal includes bonuses: 500K for his 1st Cy Young, 1M for a 2nd Cy Young, 1.5M for a 3rd win and 2M for a 4th win; 400K for 2nd place in Cy Young voting and 300K for 3rd place in voting; 50K for each All-Star appearance; 50K for each Gold Golve; 50K for LCS MVP and 250K for WS MVP- + the deal includes no performance bonuses- + he has a complete NO-TRADE clause- + bonuses he has earned: 50K for 2005 All-Star selection
Agent:
Fernando Cuza Service Time: 14.026
Shawn David Green: 6-Year worth 84M- will make: 2000: 8.75M + 4M signing bonus 2001: 11.5M 2002: 12.75M 2003: 15M 2004:16M 2005:14M- Complete NO-TRADE clause- + the deal includes performance and award bonuses, including: 250K for NL MVP award- + in 2005, the maximum amount of bonuses he could earn will be 850K- was traded to ARI from LA on 1/11/05 and contract was RESTRUCTURED to a 3-year deal worth $31,900,016 thru 2007- he receives a 7M signing bonus (5M paid in 2005 and the other 2M payable by 2008) and salaries of 5.5M in 2005, 8M in 2006 and 9.5M in 2007- + the deal includes a Mutual Option for 2008 worth 10M or a 2M buyout, if the team should decline the option (if Green declines the option and elects for Free Agency, he would forfeit the buyout)- + the deal includes a full NO-TRADE clause in 2005 and a limited NTC in 2006 and 2007, meaning he could only be traded to 3 teams without his written consent (The only three teams he can be traded to in 2006 and 2007 without his permission are LAD, OAK and LAA, according to Ken Rosenthal on 7/25/06. However, according to the Arizona Diamondbacks on 7/27/06, the teams are SD, LAA and SF.)- + the 850K bonuses from original contract for 2005 season remain- + he will make a 250K donation to Diamondback's Charities in 2005- + he will receive 4 premium home plate tickets to all games at the- + he receives a hotel suite on the road BOB- + mutual option was DECLINED by NYM on 2/13/07 and was instead paid $2M buyout
Agent:
Greg Genske Service Time: 12.063
Orlando P. Hernandez: signed 2-year worth $12.04M thru 2008 season on 11/14/06- + he receives a $1M signing bonus and salaries of $4.5M in 2007 and $6.5M in 2008- + he receives a hotel suite while on the road- + 2006 salary: $4.625M, 2005: $3.5M (+ $375K in bonuses)
Agent:
Greg Genske Service Time: 8.117
Thomas Michael Glavine: signed deal for 2007 season worth $10.5M on 12/1/06- + he receives a salary of $7.5M in 2007- + the deal includes a player option for 2008 worth $9M or a $3M buyout- + the option becomes guaranteed at a value of $9M with 160IP in 2007- + the value of the option rises to $10M with 170IP, $11M with 180IP, $12M with 190IP and $13M with 200IP or more- + he has the right to void the option if it becomes guaranteed- + the deal includes a complete NO-TRADE clause- + 2006 salary: $7.5M (+ $2.25M is payable during 2006 season and the remainder deferred at 6% interest- + $3M buyout), 2005: $10.5M, 2004: $10.5M, 2003: $11M- + bonuses he has received: $50K bonus for 2004 All-Star selection, $1.5M for satisfying an IP incentive clause
Agent:
Gregg Clifton Service Time: 19.052
Benito Rivera Santiago: - + 2005 salary: $2.15M ($750K paid by PIT), 2004: $2.15M
Agent:
Joe Rosario and Joe Longo (previously Greg Genske) Service Time: 18.022
Duaner Sanchez: signed deal for 2007 season worth $850K on 1/8/07- + he can earn $100K in performance bonuses: $25K each for 50, 55, 60 and 65 games- + 2006 salary: $399,500, 2005: 332K
Agent:
Joe Rosario, Peter Vescovo, Bean Stringfellow Service Time: 3.075
Aaron Michael Heilman: deal for 2007 season worth $453K unilaterally renewed on 3/2/07- + 2006 salary: $359K
Agent:
Mark Rodgers Service Time: 2.123
Philip Gregory Humber: signed 5-year deal worth 4.2M on 1/11/05- he receives a 3M signing bonus and escalating salaries over the 5 years- + if he earns all bonuses the total value of the deal would reach 5.116M
Agent:
Michael Moye Service Time: 0
Oliver Perez: signed deal for 2007 season worth $2.325M on 1/12/07- + he can earn $150K in performance bonuses: $12,500 each for 15 and 25 starts, and $25K each for 155, 165, 175, 185 and 195 innings pitched- + 2006 salary: $1.9M- + 2005 salary: $381K (unilaterally chosen)
Agent:
Mike Fischlin (Scott Boras) Service Time: 4.08
Brian Michael Lawrence: signed deal for 2007 season worth $750K on 1/22/07- + he receives a $500K salary in 2007- + the deal includes a team option for 2008 or a $250K buyout- + he can earn performance bonuses: 180 innings pitched, $100,000; 190, 200 and 210 innings pitched, $200,000 each; 15 and 20 games started, $100,000 each; 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30 games started, $200,000 each- + was RELEASED on 5/1/07- + signed minor-league deal for 2007 season on 5/7/07- + the deal includes a verbal agreement that the Mets will release should he be offered a major league contract by another team- + 2006 salary: $3.5M (+ $125K buyout paid by WAS, $425K buyout paid by SD and $250K assignment bonus paid by SD), 2005: $2.25M, 2004: $925K, 2003: $500K (+ $500K signing bonus)
Agent:
Page Odle Service Time: 5.121
Jacinto Damion Easley: signed deal for 2007 season worth $850K on 11/16/06- + 2006 salary: $700K, 2005: $750K
Agent:
Paul Cohen Service Time: 13.117
Jose Bernabe Reyes: signed deal for 2006 season worth $401,500 on 3/2/06- + later signed 4-year EXTENSION thru 2010 worth $23.25M- + he receives a $1.5M signing bonus and salaries of $2.5M in 2007, $4M in 2008, $5.75M in 2009 and $9M in 2010- + the deal includes a Team Option for 2011 worth $11M or a $500K buyout- + he receives a hotel suite on the road (if the hotel has such accomadations)- + bonuses he has earned: $50K for 2007 All-Star- + 2005 salary: 332K
Agent:
Peter Greenberg Service Time: 3.111
Luis Antonio Donato Castillo: signed 3-year deal worth 16M and up to 4-years, 22M on 12/3/03 - + he receives a 2M signing bonus and salaries of 4.5M each year in 2004 and 2005, and 5M in 2006- + deal includes Team option for 2007 worth 5.75M or a 500K buyout - + option can become guaranteed with 501PA in 2006- + BONUSES he has received: 25K for 2004 Gold Glove, 25K for 2005 All-Star selection, 25K for 2005 Gold Glove- + 2M signing bonus is deferred until one year after contract ends- + MIN is responsible for all of 2006 salary and all of 2007 salary or buyout- + 2007 option worth $5.75M was GUARANTEED on 8/19/06 by reaching 501PA in 2006
Agent:
Sam and Seth Levinson Service Time: 9.055
David Allen Wright: deal for 2006 season worth $374K was renewed on 3/2/06- + later signed 6-year EXTENSION worth $55M on 8/6/06- + he receives a $1.5M signing bonus and salaries of $1M in 2007, $5M in 2008, $7.5M in 2009, $10M in 2010, $14M in 2011 and $15M in 2012- + the deal includes a Team Option for 2013 worth $16M or a $1M buyout- + Wright will donate $1.5M to the Mets Foundation over the life of the deal- + he receives a $1M assignment bonus if traded- + if traded, the 2013 option is eliminated- + he receives a hotel suite on the road (if the hotel has such accomadations)- + bonuses he has earned: $50K for 2007 All-Star- + 2005 salary: $322,500
Agent:
Sam and Seth Levinson, Keith Miller Service Time: 2.075
Carlos Ivan Beltran: signed 7-year deal worth 119M on 1/11/05
- he receives an 11M signing bonus: 5M paid as soon as the commissioner's office formally approves the contract and the the other 6M in installments of 2M on June 15, 2005, Jan. 15, 2006 and Jan. 15, 2007 (w/ no taxes applied)
- + he receives salaries of 10M in 2005, 12M in both 2006 and 2007 and 18.5M in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
- + 8.5M each year in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 is deferred at 1.7175% compounded interest
- + the 22M in deferred salary will be paid out over the 7 years after the contract expires: installments of $3,142,857 each July 1st starting in 2012 with the last being on July 1st, 2018
- + he can earn award bonuses: 500K for MVP award and 1M for a second MVP then 1.5M for third and all MVP awards thereafter; 200K for 2nd thru 5th place MVP voting finish; 100K for an All-Star selection; 100K for receiving the most All-Star votes in the league; 100K for being named a Postseason All-Star or player of the year; 250K for WS MVP; 150K for LCS MVP; 100K per Gold Glove and 100K per Silver Slugger; 100K for Hank Aaron Award
- + bonuses he has earned: 100K for 2005 All-Star selection, $100K for 2006 Gold Glove, $100K for 2006 silver slugger, $200K for 2006 NL MVP fourth place finish, $100K for 2007 All-Star
- + the deal includes a full No-Trade clause
- + he receives a personal pitching machine from the team
- + some traveling costs for his family is paid by the team
- + he receives the best available 15-person luxury suite at all home games, including the post-season, though he must pay for post-season tickets
- + he receives a Hotel Suite when on the road
- + the team will lease him a conditioned ocular (eye) enhancer machine (a device that throws colored, numbered tennis balls to batters at 150 mph or faster)
- + will contribute 150K annually to a charity of his choice and 150K annually to charity of club's choice
- + the team has agreed not to offer him arbitration when he becomes a Free Agent after the contract expires in 2011 (meaning the team must decide whether or not to re-sign him by Dec. 7th, 2011)
- + the Player's Association values the deal at $115,726,946, using a 6 percent discount rate (the prime rate plus 1 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number) and MLB values the deal at $116,695,898 for the purposes of the luxury tax, which currently uses a 3.62 percent discount rate
Agent:
Scott Boras Service Time: 8.014
Carlos A. Gomez: signed deal for 2007 season on 3/1/07
Agent:
Scott Boras Service Time: 0
David Matthew Newhan: signed split-contract for 2007 season on 1/5/07- + he receives a $575K salary while in the Majors and a $175K salary while in the Minors- + 2006 salary: $550K, 2005: $365K
Agent:
Scott Boras Service Time: 4.044
Scott David Schoeneweis: signed 3-year deal worth $10.8M thru 2009 season on 1/16/07- + 2006 salary: $2.75M, 2005: $2.5M
Agent:
Scott Boras Service Time: 7.111
Jorge Bolivar Sosa: signed deal for 2007 season worth $1.25M on 1/16/07- + 2006 salary: $2.2M, 2005: $650K
Agent:
SFX Service Time: 4.158
Juan Miguel Padilla: signed deal for 2007 season on 3/1/07- + 2006 salary: $333K
Agent:
Tom O'Connell Service Time: 1.133





| 



