When Yoenis Cespedes joined the New York Mets in 2015, his presence helped catapult them into the postseason. Sure, his bat did a lot of the work. Just by being there, the team had a new look and energy.
Other than re-signing him twice, the franchise hasn’t made any significant offseason addition since. When looking to add players over this winter, it’s as much about finding talent as it is building up team chemistry and locker room excitement.
MLB players should be excited to take the field regardless of the teammates around them.