MLB: Top Five Free Agent Destinations for Dexter Fowler

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) celebrates with first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) after hitting a solo home run against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

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New York Mets

After the final out of the World Series was recorded, it’s only a matter of time before New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes opts out of the final two years of his $47.5 million contract.

While the Mets’ offseason priority might be attempting to again re-sign their best player, it probably won’t happen, especially considering the reports that Cespedes is seeking a four-year deal north of the $100 million mark.

A cheaper alternative might be Dexter Fowler, but that will still leave the Mets with a gaping hole in their lineup in terms of power. Signing Fowler would, however, give the Mets more speed, athleticism and even more importantly, it’ll leave them with extra money to pursue other free agent needs, such as a potential reunion with Neil Walker or possibly even a free agent relief arm like Mark Melancon or Kenley Jansen.

The key for the Mets is deciding whether or not to sacrifice power in order to prioritize multiple needs. Do they budget the money Cespedes left on the table for say Dexter Fowler, Neil Walker and a closer, or do they commit just as much to Cespedes and only Cespedes?

Seems like a no-brainer to me.

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