Mets Resign Yoenis Cespedes

The Mets announced last night that they have resigned outfielder Yoenis Cespedes for 3 years and $75 million. He can opt out after one year where he can make $27.5 million. His contract includes a full no-trade clause. He hit .291 last night with 35 homers and an OPS of .870. He hit 17 homers for the Mets in 36 games. This was a huge move for the Mets since they couldn't let Cespedes go to the Washington Nationals. They needed to have his bat in the middle of the order. The signing of Cespedes makes the Mets the favorites to win the National League East and the NL pennant and WS Series. Sandy Alderson deserves a lot of credit for getting this deal done.