2012-2013 NFL Pick 'Em Week 13 Schedule and Week 12 Results

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the fact that this happened as it did shows how little Jets management thinks of Tebow.

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OT to Tweed: Thoughts on the Wright signing?

necessary.  teams in major markets that develop all-star caliber position players have almost an obligation to keep them long-term.  letting Reyes go was just short of an embarrassment and losing Wright would have been unthinkable.  they did what they needed to do.

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actually guys who have some speed tend to age better than those who don't.  more generally players with diversified skill sets have a better chance of remaining productive into their mid-30s.  Reyes fits this bill very well, as he does many things with some proficiency (some power, he developed decent on-base ability, average or so defensively) and excels in baserunning and contact-hitting.  his injury history is concerning, but 6/100M for a very good, homegrown, 28-year old player at a premium position should be a no-brainer for a team in the largest market in the country.

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also there is some indication that Reyes would have taken as low as 5/85-90 from the Mets.

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The thing is I think you pay many of these guys for what he used to do. A 65 steals type player.  When he will likely now be a 15HR 35 SB type guy.  Further, Reyes will be getting paid 20 million when he is 35 and in a non steriod age I can't see how in the world that would be a value.

the decrease in steals does not matter all that much.  as for the contract structure, think of it as deferred money.