November 20, 200421 yr EW YORK -- Kris Benson and the New York Mets completed more than three months of negotiations, agreeing Saturday to a $22.5 million, three-year contract. Benson's deal includes a $2.5 million signing bonus and a $7.5 million club option for 2008 with a $500,000 buyout. If the option is exercised, the contract would be worth $29.5 million over four seasons. The deal is subject to Benson completing a physical, which is scheduled for New York on Monday. New York wouldn't confirm the agreement, only that it asked Benson to have a physical. Contract details were provided by a person with knowledge of the negotiations who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "We look forward to providing future information following the completion of the physical," the Mets said in a statement. Benson, a 30-year-old right-hander, was scheduled to be in New York on Tuesday for a "Benson's Battalion" charity event. He was acquired by New York from Pittsburgh on July 30 along with infielder Jeff Keppinger for infielder Ty Wigginton, right-fielder Matt Peterson and infielder Jose Bautista. Benson went 4-4 with a 4.50 ERA in 11 starts with the Mets, leaving his record at 12-12 with a 4.31 ERA. New York next turns its attention to finalizing a contract with Al Leiter. A baseball official, also speaking on the condition of anonymity, said Friday that New York and the 39-year-old left-hander were nearing agreement on a one-year contract worth $4 million to $5 million plus performance bonuses.
November 21, 200421 yr With Benson getting this kind of deal, Pavano will surely get over 10 million a year
November 21, 200421 yr With Benson getting this kind of deal, Pavano will surely get over 10 million a year 618601[/snapback] couple that with Pedro's ABSURD offer from the yanks
November 21, 200421 yr playing long term for the mets can kill a career. :whistle 618633[/snapback] his career's been dead for a while now
November 21, 200421 yr playing long term for the mets can kill a career. :whistle 618633[/snapback] his career's been dead for a while now 618638[/snapback] I agree...he hasn't lived up to his billing IMO.
November 22, 200421 yr I think its a good move by Mets. They had to resign Bensen or the trade in July was pointless.
November 22, 200421 yr The problem for the mets is that they overpaid for a guy that is grossly overrated.
November 22, 200421 yr Who's his wife? 619915[/snapback] Anna Benson, I'd tap her like a frat taps a keg. Anna's homepage
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