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Report: Mets discussed Bay trade with Fish – Mets Blog – ESPN New York

August 2, 2012 in Trades

Marlins discussed deal to send Bell, Buck to Mets

SAN FRANCISCO — The Mets discussed sending Jason Bay to the Miami Marlins for closer Heath Bell and catcher John Buck, Ken Rosenthal reports.

Bay is owed $16 million next season, plus a $3 million buyout of a vesting option for 2014. That option only kicks in at $17 million if Bay has 600 plate appearances next season, which will not occur.

The ex-Met Bell is owed a combined $18 million in 2013 and 2014. Buck is owed $6 million next season.

Rosenthal added: “The deal never was close, sources said. But it would have enabled both clubs to purge players who are flopping miserably this season.”

via Report: Mets discussed Bay trade with Fish – Mets Blog – ESPN New York.

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