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Found February 02, 2012 on Mets360.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Rick Ankiel,  Sandy Alderson,  Angel Pagan,  Andres Torres
TEAMS: Washington Nationals,  San Francisco Giants,  New York Mets

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It looks like the Mets’ roster is rounding into shape. The only thing missing, it seems, is a lefty-hitting, flexible outfielder who can be brought in on the cheap. Enter Rick Ankiel. So, what exactly are the Mets waiting for? For a team in search of some spunk and grit, Ankiel could provide the Mets just what they need. Ankiel is an above-average defensive center fielder with a rocket-cannon of an arm. While he has his offensive flaws, Ankiel has the intangibles to be a productive member of a team in need of some grit. For his career, Ankiel is .246 hitter with 64 home runs and 218 RBI’s in 540 games, while also boasting a .309 OBP and .423 slugging percentage. Sure, those are not eye-opening numbers, but for a team that is looking to sign a relatively cheap free agent, Ankiel’s skill-set matches what the Mets are looking for. Ankiel is athletic enough to play all outfield positions and he could be great insurance in case the Mets’ newest addition Andres Torres can’t hold u...
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