The New York Mets made a controversial move when they decided to bring Adrian Gonzalez to Queens on a league-minimum contract. The acquisition has been met with mixed responses by both fans and pundits alike, with most of the outrage stemming from the idea that Gonzalez has the leg up on the Opening Day first base job.
Heard the Mets are taking the approach that Adrian Gonzalez, if healthy, will probably be their first baseman to start the season. There is a good chance Dom Smith will begin the season at Las Vegas.
— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) January 16, 2018
So, how could the organization have any faith in Dominic Smith if they just signed Adrian Gonzalez and Jay Bruce, two slugging lefties that can adequately play first base?