Mets Pick Up Asdrubal Cabrera's Option

The New York Mets announced today that they have picked up infielder Asdrubal Cabrera's option for next year. Cabrera will be paid $8.5 million instead of getting of a $2 million buyout. Last year, he hit. 280 with 14 homers and 59 RBI's. Cabrera finished up strong in September and October with a .371 average after requesting for a trade due to his unhappiness after being asked by the team to no longer serve as the every day shortstop. While playing third base, Cabrera fared better defensively making six errors while making eleven errors at shortstop.