Mets Acquire Neil Walker

The Mets announced today that they have acquired 2B Neil Walker from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for LHP Jon Niese. This was a move the Mets had to make in response to losing out on Ben Zobirist to the Chicago Cubs. Walker is a solid hitter who had 16 homers and 74 RBI's last year. He is a very solid defender as well and will help improve the Mets defense up the middle. I think that Walker can provide some power in the lineup  as a switch hitter in addition to his defense. I think that Walker can provide a real good bat and also help the infield defense. Hopefully the Mets can build off this and add a centerfielder and some help in pen.