Now that the World Series is over, it’s time to turn our attention to the free agent market. We don’t have a complete list yet of people who will be free agents, as players and teams can decline options and become free agents. But we’re not interested in a complete list, rather the top of the market. So, let’s use the list of the 25-best free agents from MLB.com and give thoughts to how they might fit on the Mets, what they might get in a “normal” year and what team might sign them. The latter two are primarily for fun, not anything on which to wager. There are no crystal balls nor stays in Holiday Inn Express involved in these guesses.
J.T. Realmuto
A two-way player at a prime position of need for the Mets. In a vacuum, he’s the ideal acquisition. But he’s looking for a big payday, both in dollars and years. The dollars aren’t the issue – it’s the years. That’s because one of the team’s top prospects is a catcher, one who should be ready in three years or so. Realmuto has visions of a seven-year deal dancing in his head. That makes no sense for the Mets.
Prediction – Phillies, 6/$132
Trevor Bauer
The Mets need lots of starters and Bauer is considered the top guy available. He comes with some baggage and benefited from pitching against a bunch of sub-.500 teams this year. But he’s a better fit than Realmuto and it would be a shock if the Mets weren’t seriously interested in getting him.
Prediction – Red Sox, 3/$105
George Springer
If the Mets can trade one of their current outfielders, it would make a ton of sense to get Springer. He would be an immediate upgrade defensively and the club wouldn’t experience any offensive drop. And he would help balance the lineup, being a RHB. Would the Mets sign him before executing a trade? Does being an East Coast guy give Springer an incentive to let the Mets wait?
Prediction – Cardinals, 5/$85
Marcus Semien
The Mets don’t need a SS and if they were to acquire one, they’d probably aim higher than 2020 Semien.
Prediction – Reds, 1/$18
Marcell Ozuna
Maybe at one point you could play him in center field but not any longer. And that likely kills any Mets interest.
Prediction – White Sox, 4/$96
DJ LeMahieu
A RHB who could potentially play 3B. He’s generally not listed among the likely free agent targets for the club yet he wouldn’t be a bad fit at all. Plus he comes with no doubts at all if he can play in New York.
Prediction – Yankees, 4/$90
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