PT TOMORROW: NL East—How does Eric Young Jr. factor into Mets OF mix?

New York Mets

The corner outfield issues were addressed in a big way with the signings of Curtis Granderson (OF, NYM) and Chris Young (OF, NYM). A broken forearm and broken pinkie sidelined Granderson for all but 61 games in 2013, but he should be able to provide the production from left field that the team so sorely lacked a year ago.

In the two seasons prior to last year, Granderson slugged 41 and 43 HR, respectively, but it’s worth noting that his xPX, after peaking at 161 in 2011, dipped to 132 in 2012 and 135 last year. Now he’s leaving one of the most favorable parks for left-handed power and shifting to the National League for the first time in his career. Though he’s probably still capable of a 30 HR season, it would not be at...

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