The New York Mets made the playoffs in 2016 for the second season in a row – something the franchise has done just one other time during their 55 seasons in the MLB. But while good, they have the ability to be a great team in the very near future.
Now that star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has officially signed back with the Mets, the roster is nearly set for the upcoming 2017 season. That roster, while filled with good and great players, is missing a vital characteristic – a clear definition of each player’s role in contributing to the team’s success.