That's wrong. He rejected a multi-year deal almost a month ago from the Mets, they moved on, and then he had to settle for a one-year deal. He didn't reject that deal to settle on one year.
Wow. Not really what you want to hear after thinking the stars are aligning for this.
Seriously, if they're not willing to spend the money it would take, when will they ever? Sell the team, Jerry.