Mets: Five areas for improvement in 2017

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Aug 2, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) with first base coach Tom Goodwin (26) and a trainer after hitting a single against the Kansas City Royals during the tenth inning of a game at Citi Field. Wright would sustain an injury on the play and be pulled from the game. The Mets defeated the Royals 4-2 in eleven innings. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

I think this goes without saying to anyone that even remotely followed this team in 2016.

If the Mets want to go anywhere in 2017, they have to stay healthy. This, of course, is easier said than done. It isn’t really something that can be addressed but it something Sandy could be better prepared for.

How about having more than Eric Campbell ready to go in Las Vegas should someone go down?

The Mets are already better prepared for an almost inevitable DL stint from David Wright, with Jose Reyes back for a full season. That is a start, but there need to be more insurance.

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Yes, the Amazin’s have a ton of question marks and the time is now to begin addressing them. Stay tuned to Rising Apple for all of the winter meetings happenings.

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