Part 13/14:
In closing, Roberts emphasizes that the selection depends on organizational priorities—whether offensive power, defensive upgrades, lineup flexibility, or cost considerations dominate. He ranks the candidates as follows:
Top Choice: Alex Bregman—elite defense, good bat, fits Mets’ age profile.
Second: Kyle Schwarber—power, durability, high OBP, but positional limitations.
Third: Josh Naylor—best offensive balance and defense.
Others: Cody Bellinger offers versatility but comes with inconsistency worries; Tucker is attractive but costly.