PORT ST. LUCIE — When the Mets and Brodie Van Wagenen look into the future, here’s what they better see: Michael Conforto signed to a contract extension.
Sure, it’s all about signing Jacob deGrom to an extension now. The Mets must get that done.
But Conforto can be a free agent when he’s 29, after the 2121 season. The right play is to make sure Conforto doesn’t get to that point. He is the current and future hitting star of the Mets. Have the vision to do the right thing.
Yes, Conforto is represented by Scott Boras, but he is willing to listen if the Mets have the financial courage.