Infield Fly

[Centerfield]

Pick one. Tell me why.

[metirish]

I voted for Acuna , I think he forces the Mets hand with a sparkling Spring Training, added some good spark down the stretch

[Edgy MD]

I voted for Baty.

I didn't think Vientos sucked at all. His biggest problem was that Baty had the first-rounder label going for him and he didn't.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I think Mauricio will ultimately have the better career, but since the question is specifically about 2025, I voted Acuna.

[metirish]

I voted Acuna and it shows only one vote

[MFS62]

If he's healthy, I think Mauricio is ready to step in and deliver the bat needed to be a regular (third baseman).
I'm not sold on Acuna's briefly hot September after a so-so rest of 2024. He needs some more seasoning.
Baty? Not after barely hitting over .250 in AAA last year.
Williams will be playing center in 2026.

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[kcmets]

I took Jett because no one else has...

Jett (ooh, ooh-ooh ooh, ooh-ooh)
Jett (ooh, ooh-ooh ooh, ooh-ooh)

[Edgy MD]

Four-way tie!

[Centerfield]

I think Mauricio will ultimately have the better career, but since the question is specifically about 2025, I voted Acuna.

I voted Acuna and it shows only one vote

Four-way tie!

Rampant voting fraud taking place here on the CPF

[metirish]

Haha , maybe the vote is in the mail

[The Hot Corner]

I went with Acuna. I think he can be this years (Inglesious). He showed he can defensively handle second (and can fill in at short) when Lindor needs a breather. I expect he can defensively handle third as well. Because of his versatility and speed, I think he is the most likely to make the opening day roster.

I just feel like Baty has had ample opportunities, but hasn't been able to produce. I'm starting to lose faith in him as a future starter.

I think Mauricio is the best option (longterm) for third, but his injury really set him back. He does have power and speed which can help.

Williams likely needs more time to develop. He just turned 21 in November and lost much of last season to injuries. The Mets likely need to decide if he is to be a middle infielder or if he is going to become a centerfielder.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I voted Acuna and it shows only one vote

Oops! I've now registered my vote.

[Channel9]

Mauricio.

Young enough that the knee injury won’t even register and he wont miss a beat.

[MFS62]

The Alonso signing might change things with Vientos returning to third. But I think Mauricio's versatility still will keep him around long enough to make the most impact.
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