NEW YORK - CIRCA 1991: Vince Coleman #1 of the New York Mets runs the bases during an Major League Baseball game circa 1991 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. Coleman played for the Mets from 1991-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Even the New York Mets aren’t safe from a catfish in free agency.
Free agency is always a gamble. In New York Mets history, the team has certainly had their share of hits and busts.
There are different levels of free agent busts.