According to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, teams will begin to inquire on free agent outfielder Grady Sizemore. Sizemore has suffered no setbacks following micro-fracture surgery on his knee last year, and the Mets could, and should take a gamble with him. It is worth noting that the Mets were "very interested" in signing Sizemore over the winter, but he did not want to sign with a team until he was ready to play.
Sizemore is a big injury risk, but I would imagine that he would be willing to accept a one year deal (with a possible club option). Quite some time ago, he was an elite player in the league, and his future looked incredibly bright. Of-course, we all know how the recurring knee injuries have held him back, thus explaining why he hasn't played in the Major Leagues since the 2011 season. Since I am an optimistic fan, say he comes to the Mets and has a successful season. Assuming he has that club option, the Mets could pick it up and maybe even trade him for a halfway decent prospect over the winter. Sandy Alderson is big on finding diamonds in the rough, and Sizemore could turn out to be quite a prize.
Now, you might be asking, why would Sizemore choose a place like New York to play? Of-course, players like to win, but players like getting playing time just as much. Sizemore would easily have every opportunity in the world to earn an every-day spot in the Mets' lineup. After all these knee surgeries, that is really all he can ask for at this point in his career.
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