Mets, Oliver Perez Not Close To Deal

According to SI.com’s Jon Heyman, the Mets realize now they won’t be locking up Oliver Perez quickly.  Their reported three-year, $30MM offer is not on the table and Perez is still seeking about $60MM over five years.  It’s the same old story regarding their backup plans: Ben Sheets, Randy Wolf, and Jon Garland.