The New York Mets are spending like there’s no tomorrow. The formation of the Big Apple is really reminiscent of the Yankees of the years of George Steinbrenner.
Clearly, the addition of Carlos Correa struck the imagination not only because of the price, but of the conditions under which it was made.
We know that for 2023, the club will be boosted, but one wonders what this means for the future. For how long such a payroll is it viable?
For Steve Cohen, there seems to be no limit.
If he spends like that in 2023, he should maintain such a big payroll (or thereabouts) in 2024 too.
And according to what we say, that should not dampen the enthusiasm of the club in the Shohei Ohtani file in a year, when he will be free as the air.
The signing of Correa, which reinforces the infield, could also allow the Mets to help themselves not to wait until next winter. Why?
Because if the Angels were to trade Ohtani this summer, the Mets would have the means to move more easily.
Take the example of Brett Baty, a big hope for the Mets. Yes, he’s learning to play left field, but he’s a third baseman.
With Correa in town, it’s easier for Billy Eppler to trade him for immediate reinforcement.
Because, besides the immediate help, getting Ohtani this summer would help put the Mets ahead of the game heading into the next offseason.
After all, everything indicates that the Dodgers have based their next offseason plan around potential signing Shohei Ohtani…
Note that in a few years, the Mets will not have many long-term contracts and that some young people who grow will come to lower the payroll. It will leave room for Shohei Ohtani contracts.
Clearly, he plays big games in major MLB markets right now. It is not accessible for everyone and it is for an informed public. But it’s entertaining to follow, isn’t it?
- No, the Red Sox don’t deserve Rafael Devers.
