Multiple reports have come out and said that the Blue Jays have signed outfielder Melky Cabrera to a two year, $16 million contract. Cabrera had a career year in 2012, hitting .346 in 501 plate appearances, but was unfortunately convicted of performance-enhancing drug use, and served a 50 game suspension that finished his 2012 campaign.
I really wanted to see the Mets go after Melky Cabrera, but not at that price. Obviously the Mets are low on cash (understatement of the year) and handing out $16 million to a player like Melky would be a risk. Toronto does not know which Cabrera they are getting --the one who could barely hit with Atlanta or the one who overachieved in San Francisco. I think it is agreeable among most Met fans that staying away from him was the right move. I now expect the Mets to go after a Scott Hairston-type player--someone who is cheaper. 
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