Seven players the Mets should target in free agency – Yardbarker

Newlyvminted New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has quickly become the richest individual at that position in MLB. Hes already signaled an ability to spend aggressively. That will obviously lead to a ton of Mets-related rumors surrounding impending free agents.

Mets fans who have grown accustomed to the Wilpons penny-pinching budgetary woesare eager to see what stars the Mets are suddenly in play for. Will the Mets go after JT Realmuto? Trade and extend Francisco Lindor? Other than maybe Yoenis Cespedes, its been over a decade since the Mets were realistic bidders for a marquee free agent.

This year is going to be an unusual free-agent market due to the pandemic. Teams may be reluctant to spend, and a lot of players 2020 seasons are tough to evaluate due to the short schedule. How does someone value Marcell Ozunas league-leading HR and RBI totals? Or Marcus Stromans no-show? The free-agent talent pool appears relatively weak, but it could be bolstered by an unusual number of non-tenders.

Nevertheless, New York has glaring weaknesses and is expected to bid aggressively to fill those hills. Here are the team's likeliest options when it comes to targeting free agents.

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Seven players the Mets should target in free agency - Yardbarker