[Reaction] Mets Agree to Terms with Curtis Granderson

Earlier today the Mets finished their quest for former Yankee Curtis Granderson, signing him to a 4-year deal worth $60 million (. Granderson is an accomplished, three-time all star outfielder who has shown power and fielding prowess in recent years. The veteran is also a lefty bat, something the Mets were in desperate need of.

Granderson talking to media (photo:Deadspin)

I agree with this signing on multiple fronts. It addresses multiple club needs in one go: an outfielder, a powerful bat, and a lefty bat. Granderson has proven that he can handle outfield duties, commanding a .994 fielding percentage over ten years, including starting centerfield positions for the Detroit Tigers and the Yankees (Baseball Reference). Though many believe the short porch in Yankee Stadium's right field has helped "Grandy" in recent years, his power numbers have been astounding--Granderson ranks 5th in the MLB in ABs between homers with 15.5 over the past 3 years (Mets.com).

I don't believe his hitting prowess is in dispute or should be. Though he missed most of last season sue to injury, in 2011 and 2012 Granderson clearly showed what he can do. Between those years he had 84 home runs and 225 RBIs (Baseball Reference)--numbers good enough for him to place fourth in AL MVP voting for 2011.

All-in-all it's great to see such an optimistic and spot-on move from management, and what makes it even sweeter is the reactions of Yankee fans everywhere. Between Granderson and Cano, the "shmankees" are losing control of their fan-base and their image.