The Detroit Tigers recently released outfielder Brennan Boesch, and the Mets are among the several teams that are interested in signing him. Boesch, 27, hit .240 with 12 home runs and 54 RBI in 132 games for the Tigers last season. So far this spring, he has struggled mightily, hitting .188 in 16 at-bats.
While Boesch isn't a franchise-player in any way possible, he would still be an upgrade over many of the options that the Mets are currently looking at. In 2011, he hit .283 with a .341 OBP and 16 home runs. At the time it seemed like he would be a Tiger for a long time, but many roster changes, like the signing of Torii Hunter, have limited his role on the team.
There is no doubt that the Mets need some power in the lineup, and they should take a chance by picking him up. There is practically no-risk, and he is still young enough to turn his career around. I understand that he is one of the more streakier players in the game, but he is a lefty with some pop, and could seriously help out this team if he finds his old self again.
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