December 16, 2012
Seven-player deal on table as long as pitcher signs extension by Tuesday

The Mets are on the verge of trading starting pitcher R.A. Dickey to the Blue Jays. (John Sommers II/Reuters/Files)

R.A. Dickey needs only to agree to a contract extension for the proposed seven-player trade between the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays to be completed, FoxSports.com reported Sunday.

According to the report, Dickey has until 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday to reach an agreement on an extension to become a member of the Blue Jays.

Dickey is under contract for the 2013 season, but was seeking a two-year extension for an additional $26 million to $28 million over two years from the Mets before the proposed trade.