New York Mets: Three simple reasons Robinson Cano is a bad idea
The New York Mets are talking to the Seattle Mariners about a deal to bring Robinson Cano to the team. Here is why that is a bad idea.
The New York Mets have not been the team that has made the splashy type of move in recent years. A hallmark of Sandy Alderson’s tenure was the slow and steady concept. He liked to attempt small strides and metered steps to point the team in the right direction.
Other than bringing in Yoenis Cespedes, you would be hard pressed to find the big, notable move that Alderson made over the years.
Brodie Van Wagenen is now in the general manager’s chair. We talked already about his move to add Jim Riggleman to the coaching staff. It was a great idea when it happened and it is still a great idea.
However, now he is getting into the splashy move to improve the roster. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing. A splashy move can work if said move is for the right player.
If it is not it can backfire as quickly as it was consummated.
If you haven’t heard about the Jets interest in a former Yankee by now, take a look:
All I can tell you is the sides have talked specifics and Mets are interested in the player at the right price for them. Same as reported yesterday. Those are the facts https://t.co/oJXh6Uqhgx
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) November 28, 2018
That “player” is Robinson Cano. Yes, that same guy that played second base for the Yankees. The Mets are interested in bringing back to their NYC borough.
The problem is that it isn’t a very good idea. Here are three simple reasons why: