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Yesterday they listed the top 50 free agents and their predictions for where they will sign. They have the Mets signing 4 and here they are.
13. Curtis Granderson - Mets. After a pair of 40 home run seasons, Granderson lost most of 2013 to separate incidents in which a pitch broke a bone (his forearm and a finger). Granderson is "widely regarded as one of the most amiable players in the game," noted MLBTR's Steve Adams, who predicted a three-year, $45MM contract. Aside from the fact that he'll play next year at age 33, one factor that might hurt Granderson's market value is if he receives and turns down a qualifying offer from the Yankees. As of press time, the Yankees are undecided on making the qualifying offer according to Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News, while agent Matt Brown says it's possible they could accept if offered. If he does hit the market, the Mets have to come away with some kind of decent outfielder, and Granderson is capable of playing all three positions. Granderson is a Chicago guy, and the Cubs or Sox could make it work.
14. Stephen Drew - Mets. Drew signed a one-year, $9.5MM make-good contract with the Red Sox last December, and for the most part he did just that. Drew, 31 in March, played in 120+ games for the first time since 2010 despite enduring a hamstring injury. Though he weathered a postseason slump, Drew has an above-average bat for a shortstop. He excelled defensively during the regular season and on the big stage in the playoffs. Drew will probably be dragging a qualifying offer around, but his competition is light on the shortstop market. Agent Scott Boras has a shot at four years at more than $10MM annually. The Red Sox may feel they have a ready replacement in Xander Bogaerts, so the Mets, Cardinals, and Pirates are Drew's most likely suitors.
23. Bronson Arroyo - Mets. Arroyo is the only pitcher in baseball to make at least 32 starts per year from 2005-13. Arroyo, 37 in February, is the game's most consistent innings-eater. It appears he'll move on from the Reds after eight seasons, probably without a potentially budget-busting qualifying offer. I've pegged Arroyo at two years and $24MM, which could be palatable for the Mets, Twins, Giants, and several other teams looking to solidify the backend of their rotation.
49. Roy Halladay - Mets. Halladay, 37 in May, had a brutal 2013. He had shoulder surgery in May, coming back for six starts toward the end of the season. His final outing was particularly bad, as he topped out at 83 miles per hour before being pulled. The former ace is a complete unknown for 2014, but a one-year deal is the only possibility. I think a team with Spring Training in Florida could be a factor for Halladay. Doc could wait to sign during the season, to ensure his health is where it needs to be.
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13. Curtis Granderson - Mets. After a pair of 40 home run seasons, Granderson lost most of 2013 to separate incidents in which a pitch broke a bone (his forearm and a finger). Granderson is "widely regarded as one of the most amiable players in the game," noted MLBTR's Steve Adams, who predicted a three-year, $45MM contract. Aside from the fact that he'll play next year at age 33, one factor that might hurt Granderson's market value is if he receives and turns down a qualifying offer from the Yankees. As of press time, the Yankees are undecided on making the qualifying offer according to Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News, while agent Matt Brown says it's possible they could accept if offered. If he does hit the market, the Mets have to come away with some kind of decent outfielder, and Granderson is capable of playing all three positions. Granderson is a Chicago guy, and the Cubs or Sox could make it work.
14. Stephen Drew - Mets. Drew signed a one-year, $9.5MM make-good contract with the Red Sox last December, and for the most part he did just that. Drew, 31 in March, played in 120+ games for the first time since 2010 despite enduring a hamstring injury. Though he weathered a postseason slump, Drew has an above-average bat for a shortstop. He excelled defensively during the regular season and on the big stage in the playoffs. Drew will probably be dragging a qualifying offer around, but his competition is light on the shortstop market. Agent Scott Boras has a shot at four years at more than $10MM annually. The Red Sox may feel they have a ready replacement in Xander Bogaerts, so the Mets, Cardinals, and Pirates are Drew's most likely suitors.
23. Bronson Arroyo - Mets. Arroyo is the only pitcher in baseball to make at least 32 starts per year from 2005-13. Arroyo, 37 in February, is the game's most consistent innings-eater. It appears he'll move on from the Reds after eight seasons, probably without a potentially budget-busting qualifying offer. I've pegged Arroyo at two years and $24MM, which could be palatable for the Mets, Twins, Giants, and several other teams looking to solidify the backend of their rotation.
49. Roy Halladay - Mets. Halladay, 37 in May, had a brutal 2013. He had shoulder surgery in May, coming back for six starts toward the end of the season. His final outing was particularly bad, as he topped out at 83 miles per hour before being pulled. The former ace is a complete unknown for 2014, but a one-year deal is the only possibility. I think a team with Spring Training in Florida could be a factor for Halladay. Doc could wait to sign during the season, to ensure his health is where it needs to be.
Sign me up for this plan
