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The Mets' four-year deal with Curtis Granderson will pay the veteran outfielder slightly more money in the second and third years of the deal, according to Jon Heyman. Here's the complete breakdown:
| Year | Salary (millions) |
|---|---|
| 2014 | $13.0 |
| 2015 | $16.0 |
| 2016 | $16.0 |
| 2017 | $15.0 |
Considering the Mets' budget is almost certainly limited for 2014, a couple million fewer dollars next year can only help as Sandy Alderson and his front office attempt to build a better the upcoming season. Alderson stated a few weeks ago that the team's payroll would exceed $87 million in 2014.
Assuming Heyman's numbers are accurate, the Mets have about $73.4 million committed to their 2014 roster. Here's a look at their 25-man roster—plus Matt Harvey—if the season were to start today, using data from Cot's Contracts and arbitration estimates from MLB Trade Rumors.
| Player | 2014 Salary (millions) |
|---|---|
| David Wright | $20.0 |
| Curtis Granderson | $13.0 |
| Chris Young | $7.3 |
| Daniel Murphy | $5.8 |
| Jon Niese | $5.1 |
| Ike Davis | $3.5 |
| Dillon Gee | $3.4 |
| Bobby Parnell | $3.2 |
| Eric Young Jr. | $1.9 |
| Lucas Duda | $1.8 |
| Ruben Tejada | $1.0 |
| Scott Rice | $0.5 |
| Zack Wheeler | $0.5 |
| Jenrry Mejia | $0.5 |
| Josh Edgin | $0.5 |
| Jeurys Familia | $0.5 |
| Anthony Recker | $0.5 |
| Vic Black | $0.5 |
| Andrew Brown | $0.5 |
| Travis d'Arnaud | $0.5 |
| Gonzalez Germen | $0.5 |
| Juan Lagares | $0.5 |
| Carlos Torres | $0.5 |
| Wilfredo Tovar | $0.5 |
| Matt Harvey | $0.5 |
| Josh Satin | $0.5 |
| Total | $73.4 |
