We’ve heard excuses straight from the New York Mets front office as to why they won’t go after certain players. Bryce Harper is off the table because there’s second baseman Jeff McNeil to move into the outfield and try his hand out there.
It makes sense, right? Skip over a generational free agent with the hope a guy you didn’t even consider a prospect last year can learn the outfield.
Realistically, and without selling you some B.S., the reality is the Mets will have a tough time attracting free agents for the remainder of this offseason.