Jose Valentin, who most fans were ready to see shipped out for a pint of pine tar back in May, redeemed himself to the point where he's not only returning, but the Daily News says he's earned himself a one-year contract for 2007 worth $3 million.
Valentin made under a million dollars last year, just enough to keep his 'stache professionally groomed, but performed well enough to steal the 2nd base job from Kaz Matsui. He then continued to excel, allowing Omar Minaya to not have to make a trade for a replacement.
The only question now is whether the Mets view 37-year old Valentin as a starter or a backup. A $3 million salary doesn't sound like a utility guy price (backup 1st baseman Julio Franco earned just over $1 million last year), and the NY Post says there's a 2008 option that kicks in based on plate appearances. So I guess it remains to be seen...
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