On Monday, the Indians agreed to sign free agent outfielder Michael Bourn to a four year deal worth $48 million. The contract also includes a fifth year vesting option worth $12 million. According to reports, Bourn's first choice was to sign with the Mets, who he had an agreement on the years and dollars, however he didn't want to wait 2 to 3 weeks tor resolve the issue concerning the draft pick.
Getting Bourn would have made the whole outfield situation a lot easier to glance at, but I suppose that it was never meant to be. At that price, I am almost happy that the team stayed away from Bourn, because I didn't expect him to get that kind of money at this point in the off-season. I don't blame Bourn (and his agent Scott Boras) for jumping all over Cleveland's offer because the money is there, and there is too much uncertainty regarding the Mets and their situation.
I am surprised that the Mets offered Bourn a four year deal, because I was under the impression that the most he would offer was three. Perhaps that changed at the end of their negotiations. Anyway, now that all of this Michael Bourn talk is behind us, we can head into the 2013 season with what he have. The current three outfielders are not nearly as talented as Bourn, but at least they are cheaper, and apparently that is all that matters at this point in time.
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