How about this for a radical solution, forget Bay. He doesn't seem to want to be a Met and who knows what he will be like at the end of a 4 or 5 year deal. Instead, go sign Mark DeRosa and let him start everyday. He can split LF with Angel Pagan and play 1B against lefthanders. DeRosa is looking for a 3 year deal in the 20 million dollar range, maybe he could be had for 2 years at $10 M with a third year option. He will not provide the pop that Bay would bring but he is a better defender and good in the clubhouse. The Mets then could use the extra money to sign Aroldis Chapman, plus another pitcher and another reliever. The Mets have never had a great OF in any championship year, just select great outfielders. This plan would also save the 2nd round draft pick that Bay is going to cost. Plus it still gives the Mets some financial flexibility for the 2011 free agent class.
