The Mets have an exclusive five-day window in which to negotiate with Jose Reyes following the conclusion of the World Series, but they will not re-sign the All-Star shortstop during that time. New York's plan is to perhaps make a modest offer and then step back while he collects other offers and proposals as a free agent. "Jose is not going to be a quick process," said one source. "The fan base would love for it to be that way, but a quick process would mean that he will not be a Met. Let him go do the dance, and see how (other teams) value him. Why should we set the market?" The Mets are expected to cut their payroll from $140 million to between $110 million-$115 million in 2012.