3 free agents the Mets could use to fatten up the roster

The dream of seeing Freddie Freeman represent the Mets

While Schwarber and Jansen can be viewed as possible additions for the Mets, I file the idea of signing Freddie Freeman away from the Atlanta Braves as a bit of a dream scenario. The Mets already have Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith on the roster as first base options. Signing Freeman would push Alonso into the DH role and then a cluster of shifts will take place around the rest of the team.

The fact that the Braves and Freeman were unable to come to terms on a deal prior to the lockout should have fans of the defending champions a bit nervous. Freeman’s loyalty to the Braves may be there. What about the ownership’s loyalty to him?

Adding Freeman to the Mets is a gut-busting transaction. He’s more unnecessary than Schwarber yet a more proven player. Looking at it from strictly a standpoint of morale, plucking him away from a rival makes it all the more sweeter.

Out of the three, Freeman is the least likely to end up with the Mets. Alonso isn’t a bad defensive first baseman and his desire to continue playing the position should be something the front office takes into account. I’m not opposed to the Mets making a big splash to help their offense. Freeman, as great as he is, puts a little too much weight at a single position.

But hey, if he does end up with the Mets, who’s complaining?