The Mets are quietly emerging as the team to watch for one of this offseason's best free-agents. While the Blue Jays once appeared to be the frontrunner, their heavy winter spending may have changed things. With roster holes in the outfield and fewer financial constraints, the Mets now look like the favorite, according to Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith. The Mets seem like the 'inevitable' destination for one of these top free agents, an MLB insider says. The Blue Jays have already spent about $350 million this winter after an aggressive free-agent spree, which could shift the balance in the Mets' favor. The Mets have more financial flexibility and a clear roster need in the outfield. Currently, Tyrone Taylor and Juan Soto are the only outfielders on the Mets’ depth chart, and their No. 2 prospect, Carson Benge, could emerge as another. The Mets owner’s wife says she’s going off Instagram after a disappointing year, and the team is 'seriously interested' in a certain area, according to a report. A former Mets star, Lenny Dykstra, faces drug charges after a traffic stop in Pennsylvania on New Year’s Day.
