Mets Sign John Mayberry Jr.

The Mets announced today that they signed outfielder John Mayberry Jr. to a one-year deal worth 1.45 million dollars. Last year in a combined season with the Phillies and Blue Jays, Mayberry hit .212 with 7 homers and 23 RBI's. He had an on-base percentage of .310 and a slugging percentage of .425. Against left-handed pitching, Mayberry posted a .913 on-base plus slugging last year and has a lifetime .857 OPS against lefties. I think Mayberry Jr was a good signing for the Mets since they needed to add a right-handed bat off of the bench. He adds some power and is a solid defensive player. He can start against left-handed pitching, which would allow Michael Cuddyer to play 1b. Mayberry Jr is an upgrade over Eric Campbell, who was going to the main right-handed bat off the bench. This was a good pickup by Sandy Alderson and hopefully there will be moves to come.