The New York Mets will enter the season with an $87 million payroll, which is estimated to be seventh-lowest in Major League Baseball.

The Mets play in baseball's largest market.

"Let me offer you this: If there are concerns, what often ends up happening is we have an opportunity, along with Major League Baseball, to sit down and discuss perhaps what the game plan might be or could be going forward," Tony Clark said.

"Is New York one of the marquee franchises? Yes. Will they always be? Yes. Are we paying attention in general? Yes."

The New York Post recently reported that a current team loan, due to be refinanced, had payroll constraints written into the terms by lenders.

"No, we are not aware of that," Clark said.