Lagares, Mets working on deal to guarantee $23M from 2016-19 (Yahoo Sports)

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The Mets are working to complete a new contract with Juan Lagares that would guarantee the center fielder $23 million from 2016-19, including a buyout of a $9.5 million option for 2020. ''I love the Mets,'' Lagares said Wednesday. ... This is where I want to be.'' Lagares has a $528,696 salary in the major leagues this season plus a $25,000 bonus he earned for winning a Gold Glove last year. ''After the season starts, I just want to play baseball,'' Lagares said.




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