Mets Sign Jason Vargas

Jason Vargas

The New York Mets have signed LHP Jason Vargas today for two-years $16 million with a club option for 2020. Vargas has spent the last four seasons with the Kansas City Royals under Mets pitching coach Dave Eiland. He was traded to the Mets in 2006 from the Marlins and remained a Met until 2008 before being traded to the Seattle Mariners for reliever JJ Putz. Vargas had a career year last season after he lead the American League with 18 wins and made his first All-Star team. He gives the rotation depth which is important due to all of the question marks with the health of the starting pitchers. It will be important for Vargas to give 25-30 starts, since it is uncertain how many starts the other pitchers will be able to make.This was a signing that the Mets had to make and it gives their rotation more depth and a veteran arm to rely on. 

Mets Sign Todd Frazier

Todd Frazier

The New York Mets have signed third baseman Todd Frazier to a two-year deal worth $17 million. His contract says that he would receive an additional $500,000 if he is traded. Last year, Frazier hit .213 with 27 homers and 76 RBI's in 147 games with the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees. He has hit 102 homers since 2012 which is 12th in the Majors. Frazier is a two-time All-Star and won the Home Run Derby in 2015. He grew up in Toms River, NJ and helped them win the Little League World Series in 1998 before later starring at Rutgers University. Frazier is known to be a great influence in the clubhouse and will help serve as a mentor to the younger players. He will provide power in the lineup and a solid glove at third base. Frazier will make a big difference on and off the field this year and impart veteran leadership.