The Mets are expected to offer arbitration for Oliver Perez before the 11:59 PM deadline on Monday (12-01-08).
If Perez accepts, and it is not expected he will, he would be with the Mets for 2009 without signing a long term deal. His salary would be the decision of the appointed arbitrator.
If Perez declines arbitration, the team, if other than the Mets, that signs him, will provide a first round pick in the entry draft, and the Mets would get a 'sandwich' pick in between rounds one and two. If Perez isn't offered arbitration, and is signed by another team, the Mets would be entitled to nothing, eventhough Perez is considered a TypeA free agent.
If the club offers arbitration, the player has until December 7th to accept or decline arbitration.
Some Mets players not expected to be offered arbitration, thus ending their time with the Mets:
Pedro Martinez
Moises Alou
Damion Easley among them
The club is considering extending an offer to Luis Ayala, who ended the 2008 season as the team's closer.
Other arbitration eligible players not expected to be offered arbitration:
Tony Armas Jr.
Orlando Hernandez
Ramon Martinez
Trot Nixon
Ricardo Rincon
Matt Wise.
Source: Marty Noble - MLB.com
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