Evan

Now the Mets are giving up draft picks to get him because he turned down the qualifying offer, which is, it's interesting that Stearns is willing to do that.

That almost feels a little panicky.

Yeah, it feels like we have to do something.

We have to ensure something this offseason for our roster for 2026.

I am not against this.

I still think it's worth it, but I am a little surprised that David Stearns is comfortable potentially losing him after one year and losing two draft picks in the process.

I'm not surprised about the opt-out.

I'm surprised that it's after year one.

Year one and year two.

Yeah, but just forget year two is fine.

I'd get that.

Year one, that's surprising.

Well, here's the good thing.

If he's opting out of $42 million... He had a big year.

So if he opts out, it means he produced in a major way and helped this team win games.

Heyman's also saying a $5 million opt-out bonus?

What the hell does that mean?

Who gets that bonus?

I think he does.

He gets rewarded for opting out?