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Mets really messed up this time around

The Amazin's needed to trade Jose Reyes, and now he's gone, with nothing in return

Updated: December 5, 2011, 1:29 AM ET
By Rob Parker | ESPNNewYork.com
Don't blame Jose Reyes.

Blame the New York Mets' ownership and front office for Reyes taking his talents to South Beach.

On Sunday, Reyes -- the one-time Mets shortstop of the future -- agreed to terms with the Miami Marlins, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

Reportedly the deal will pay Reyes $106 million over six years. No matter what the final numbers are, the bottom line remains that the Mets were kidding themselves when they failed to deal Reyes before the trading ...

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