The New York Mets secured the services of Dellin Betances for at least one year. It was a perfect Christmas gift for fans, as seeing the talented right-handed pitcher in a Mets uniform on the team’s Twitter account was a delight.
Betances is more than just a free agent signing. Considering budget, success potential, and position of need, it was arguably the best fit among remaining free agents. The former Yankee was the move that general manager Brodie Van Wagenen needed to make sure to leave last season’s bad memories behind, at least when it comes to the bullpen.