Monday, February 10, 2014

Who's the most important new Met?

This is a topic Mets fans haven't asked themselves in a long time. The last significant free agent signing was outfielder Jason Bay in 2009, and we all know how that turned out. But, this offseason was different. While Sandy proclaimed he would have "three" new faces in his lineup, we sit here on February 9th with two. Besides Chris Young and Curtis Granderson, the Mets signed free agent SP Bartolo Colon. Heading into 2014, who's the most important. Here is my pick

1. Curtis Granderson-This seems like the logical pick, and for one good reason: The Mets invested $60 million into him. Granderson was probably signed on the "cheap" after his injury riddled 2013 campaign. The Mets need a middle of the order hitter to protect David Wright, and are banking on Curtis being that man. Granderson hit 40+ homers in  back-to-back years in 2011 and 2012 while with the Yankees. Before being traded to New York, Curtis was a legit 30-30 man with the Detroit Tigers. The Mets are hoping that Curtis, at age 33, can be a little of both in his tenure with the team

2. Bartolo Colon-Let me begin by saying I don't think Bartolo will be a Met come 2015. Though he is signed for two years, with the Mets influx of young starting pitching, I don't see a scenario where Bartolo continues as a Met beyond this season. That being said, Colon will be asked to replicate his 2013 season-18 W and a high 2.00 ERA. While this is a lot to ask from a starting pitcher turning 41, I believe Colon will thrive in the national league for one more season. Merely a bridge to Matt Harvey's return in 2015, Bartolo Colon should be able to keep up his pace and help a young Mets' pitching staff round into shape.

3 comments:

  1. arguable, yes, but not enough money is staked in his success, plus he is replaceable

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  2. Grandy man ! You got a class act that comes with power

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