Mets Re-Sign Kris Benson, Men Rejoice

Anna Benson; Photo: AnnaBenson.net

The Mets announced the re-signing of Kris Benson yesterday as their busy off season continues. Benson was acquired by the Mets during the season when the Mets had hope of making the playoffs, but those quickly vanished. Throughout the season, he has said he would like to remain a Met, but no deal was reached until the off-season. Despite being a free agent, it was thought that the Benson would remain with the Mets anyway. The new contract is for 3 years, $22.5 million with a &7.5 million option for a fourth year.

Anna Benson, pictured above and featured in this month's FHM Magazine is thought to like New York, as it affords her more opportunities to act and model. Always frank about the couple's sex life, Anna told FHM that she and Kris have yet to have sex at Shea Stadium. She also says that he hasn't worn her panties like Tim Robbins did in Bull Durham.

Omar Minaya is also looking to re-sign Al Leiter, who has been with the team since 1998. Leiter, a New Jersey native, reportedly wants to remain in the Northeast and may also be pursued by the Yankees, the team which he started his career with. The Marlins have are reported to have offered Leiter a 1 year, $7 million offer, while the Mets have only offered a 1 year at $4 million plus incentives. Minaya is also in the market for a much needed first basemen, with Arizona's Richie Sexson supposedly topping that list.

Photo from AnnaBenson.net where you can buy her 2005 Calendar

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Sexson, not like the poet Anne.

Any chance of the Mets having a bright future was gone when they traded away Scott Kazmir. When will this organization ever learn? A lefty that throws in the 90s...hello, just look at Randy Johnson!!!

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She really isn't as good looking as she thinks, I fear. She's kind of drag-queenish and a little too brawny for my taste.

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Are those her brains that she is prominently displaying in that picture?

She's certainkly not bad looking, but she's also proof that just because you're willing to unclothe yourself and tramp around doesn't mean you're gorgeous.

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Trading away Kazmir wasn't the problem, it was what they got for him that was the problem. There is a HUGE difference between kazmir and Randy Johnson...RJ is 6'10 and kazmir is 5'11...small pitchers like Kazmir tend to break down and wear down. Like Pedro Martinez...he is 32 and ha already started to break down. The MEts scouts have already seen signs of the breakdown. Sure, Kazmir will probably have a olid 5-6 years as a pitcher...but he will struggle Ala Billy Wagner

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