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Henderson signs with Mets leadoff star in 1999 season
Rickey Henderson agreed to a one year plus an option with the New York Mets to lead off and play left field. Base salary 1.8 million with 500000 buyout for 500 plate appearances and potential 2 million 2000 guarantee with 500000 incentives. Henderson aims to set runs and walks records while guiding a Mets lineup rebuilt under GM Steve Phillips.
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