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New York Mets: Three offseason moves the Amazin’s should make

By Edward Lennon

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 20: Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon and General Manager Brody Van Wagenen of the New York Mets, talk on the field during batting practice moments after Van Wagenen held a press conference before an MLB baseball game against the Washington Nationals on May 20, 2019 at Citi Field in the Queens borough of New York City. Mets won 5-3. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 20: Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon and General Manager Brody Van Wagenen of the New York Mets, talk on the field during batting practice moments after Van Wagenen held a press conference before an MLB baseball game against the Washington Nationals on May 20, 2019 at Citi Field in the Queens borough of New York City. Mets won 5-3. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) /
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Trade for Starling Marte, CF, PIT

Trading with the Pittsburgh Pirates for Starling Marte would immediately address and solve the Mets’ biggest weakness, the lack of a centerfielder. Marte is one of the best centerfielders in baseball.

According to ESPN.com, Marte had the fifth-highest OPS. for centerfielders last season. His .295 batting average was second amongst the position. The All-Star is also a two-time Gold Glover.

The New York Mets need to trade for Marte. The Pirates are looking to rebuild and unload some of their talented veterans. The 31-year-old has club options for the 2020 and 2021 season.

New York has some minor league assets that General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen would be willing to trade for a win-now move. Trading for Marte and picking up his $11.5 million and his $12.5 million team options.

This move would make the Mets’ lineup so much deeper. Assuming that Yoenis Cespedes is not ready for the beginning of 2020, the lineup could look like this on Opening Day if they traded for Marte.

1.     Jeff McNeil 3B
2.     Pete Alonso 1B
3.     Michael Conforto RF
4.     Starling Marte CF
5.     Robinson Cano 2B
6.     JD Davis/Brandon Nimmo LF
7.     Wilson Ramos C
8.     Amed Rosario SS
9.     Jacob deGrom SP

This would significantly bolster their depth. This lineup would give the Mets a much better chance at making the playoffs next season and in 2021 as well. This move would make the Mets contenders for the next two seasons.

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