Dickey Likely To Stay With Mets, But Extension Not Assured

It appears as though R.A. Dickey will remain with the Mets, but there is no guarantee that he will sign a contract extension with the team.

New York has trade options, but a source familiar with the situation said there is a growing sense that they will pass because the prospective deals aren't good enough.

However, the source said there's no guarantee that staying with the Mets would come with a contract extension past 2013 for Dickey, creating a less-than-ideal situation for both sides. A source with knowledge of the team's thinking insisted, "All options are still open.''