The Mets have been waiting all offseason for Ben Zobrist to pick a team, but if he indeed has a four-year, $80 million deal on the table, he can go elsewhere.
A Mets official told the News Tuesday afternoon that the reported 4-year, $80 million offer for Zobrist did not come from them, and added if he does have that offer from another team, “God bless him if he does.”
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The $80 million offer was reported by USA Today.
With the Mets likely letting Daniel Murphy and Yoenisis Cespedes walk away, the team has set it sights on Zobrist, who can play second and third base, and the outfield.