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          Report: Mets talking long-term contract with Lucas Duda

          • Adam Rubin, ESPN Staff WriterMar 28, 2015, 05:26 PM ET
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          PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Lucas Duda's representatives are discussing a long-term contract extension with the New York Mets, the New York Post reported.

          Duda is earning $4.2 million this season. He has two more years of arbitration eligibility remaining, so he is not eligible for free agency until after the 2017 season.

          Teams frequently discuss longer-term deals at this stage of a player's career. The deals typically cover one or two free-agency years.

          Duda described any talks as "preliminary stuff" to the Post. Agent Dan Horwits told the newspaper talks would be tabled if nothing is concluded by Opening Day.

          Duda hit .253 with 30 homers and 92 RBIs last season.