Yesterday the Phillies signed outfielder Delmon Young to a one year deal worth $750,000. The deal includes incentives that can boost the value of it to $3.25 million. Young wasn't very highly coveted this off-season, mostly due to his off-the-field trouble and defensive problems. The Tigers said early on in the off-season that they weren't interested in bringing back Young for another season, and it became clear that he was going to have to settle for a smaller contract.
The Mets weren't that connected to Young this winter, but I expected them to inquire and see what he was willing to sign for. I am very surprised that Philadelphia got him for $750,000, especially when you consider how much success he had in the post-season last fall. It is obvious that his stock greatly fell when the hate-crime arrest came afloat.
I am happy that the Mets avoided him, and I still hope that they sign Scott Hairston. Putting Young in an outfield with an inexperienced Lucas Duda and Kirk Nieuwenhuis isn't really the best idea, and Alderson knows that. Sandy is a smart man, and I expect him to sign a MAJOR LEAGUE free agent sometime before Spring Training.
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