Wilpon drew line on Willie extension

When Willie Randolph and the Mets were cruising through the 2006 regular season, he spoke confidently about his future. He already was signed through the 2007 season, and he told friends that he intended to get a three-year extension on top of that.

To Jeff Wilpon's credit, however, the Mets held the line on Randolph. They gave him only a two-year extension through 2009, appeasing him by raising his 2007 salary. Continue