3 potential landing spots for former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer
By David Hill
New York Mets
Trevor Bauer was supposed to sign with the Mets.
At least those were the reports before he signed with the Dodgers. While New York was under strong consideration, Bauer had decided to head to Los Angeles when an error sent out a Mets hat as his landing spot.
But there is a chance to make amends. The Mets are looking to accumulate as much talent as possible, even if it would not appear to be a specific need. Just look at their pursuit of Carlos Correa; the Mets already have Francisco Lindor and would slot Correa at third just to add another dangerous bat in the lineup. Of course, he would need to sign first…
Bauer would be another dangerous piece for what would become a truly devastating rotation. Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are already a dominant duo while Kodai Senga, Carlos Carrasco, and Jose Quintana round out what should be an impressive group. Adding Bauer to that group may seem like overkill, but team owner Steve Cohen is willing to spend the gross domestic product of a mid-sized country to win a title. For a bargain such as Bauer, the Mets could find room.
The Mets do not really need Trevor Bauer. But he can help them win a title and that is all that really matters.