PT TODAY (NL): Mets snag Bruce

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Mets | Jay Bruce joining Mets
Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce was acquired by the New York Mets Monday, Aug. 1.  Source: MLB.com
 
BHQ take: Bruce's arrival in NYC means the Mets have a plethora of corner outfielders -- Cespedes, Grandson, Conforto, De Aza -- so Bruce is an awkward fit, at least defensively. On the other hand, offensively only in 2013 has Bruce returned more value. Also while you might think that Bruce will be hurt by the move from Great American Ballpark to CitiField; however, CitiField has been the third best NL park for left-handed homers since the fences were brought in by the Mets. At this writing, the best...

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