ARLINGTON, Va. — Nine hours and a 7-Eleven run later, the Mets had their deal with Jacob deGrom.
In recounting the details of the marathon negotiating session that led to deGrom agreeing to a new contract with the team this week, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s disappearance for food was among the events that helped keep the sides engaged long enough to complete a deal.
“It was 10 mini-tacos for $2 and five beef-and-cheese taquitos,” Van Wagenen said Wednesday.
Their meeting in a conference room at Sarasota-Bradenton International airport began at 9:30 a.m. Monday and concluded around 6:30 p.