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Great first step to improving the team, but more has to be done.

Once the Mets missed signing Neagle and Musina, they were
forced to make this deal. Reed, who is 36 years old, went
11-5 with a 4.11 ERA last season. He is a solid number 3
starter, pending the resigning of Hampton.
The structure of the deal is as follows:

Year 1: $6.75 million
Year 2: $7 million
Year 3: $6 million
Year 4: $8 million option but becomes guarenteed if Reed has

585 innings in 3 years or 400 for 2003 and 2004.
The pitching staff will remain solid if the Mets hold on
to Hampton and are able to sign a Darin Dreifert or Andy
Ashby-like pitcher. (Not Kevin Appier)

The signing of Wendell was also helpfull solidifying
their bullpen. Wendell had been offered almost $16 million
over 3 years by the Orioles but opted to stay in
New York. With all incentives, his contract will be worth
$9,999,999.

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