The Cincinnati Reds have answered the phone when the New York Mets have called about Billy Hamilton right after it appeared that Hamilton was a shoo-in to return in 2017. What is weird is that the Mets are offering Jay Bruce as part of the deal back to the Reds. While the Reds have been talking, it is the rest of the deal will make or break these discussions.
The Mets have Bruce, Yoenis Cespedes, and Curtis Granderson penciled into their outfield to start 2017. They also have defensive whiz Juan Lagares and prospect Michael Conforto in the mix.