Toronto Blue Jays: Three biggest threats to sign Josh Donaldson
By Tim Boyle
New York Mets
A few things may need to change before the New York Mets become serious offseason buyers next winter. Anything could happen, including a new owner taking over. Even if the same shot-callers are in the front office, we could see the Mets make a charge at Donaldson.
The David Wright comeback is all but over. Asdrubal Cabrera is also unlikely to stay with the Mets beyond 2018. For better or worse, his public displeasure with the team last year bought him a ticket out of town.
The Mets are a team that we should list as a dark horse to make several big signings next winter. Their window for winning is closing, but a substantial breeze is still coming through. Led by Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom at the top of the rotation, they still have Yoenis Cespedes and a few other talented offensive weapons to keep them from falling to the bottom of the standings.
Donaldson could help the Mets by providing them with a potent right-handed bat. Of course, the danger is that they will need to win quickly to make the most of his time in New York. Donaldson is likely nearing a statistical decline. If the Mets were to sign him, they have to realize he’s not the missing piece. Donaldson is one of the multiple chips they would need.
Even after the recent Todd Frazier signing, we could see the Mets make room. Moving Frazier to first base and allowing Donaldson to stay at third base works itself out.