In a week where the New York Mets should look to subtract veteran talent, the three-headed general manager actually added someone.
Hours before they traded Asdrubal Cabrera, the Mets signed free agent outfielder Austin Jackson. The buy-low move is a questionable one for sure. Why would they need him?
I’ve been turning over the pros and cons of this signing in my head. Jackson is a good fit for the Mets if they had signed him in May when they needed outfield depth. In July, it’s a peculiar move.
The mental pros column I have tell me that Jackson will help the younger players on this team learn a thing or two about being a professional.