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Why signing J.D. Martinez should be the Mets' first priority in 2024

The New York Mets should prioritize signing J.D. Martinez as a free agent to bolster their Designated Hitter spot.

Martinez would provide a much-needed power boost to the Mets' DH position and comes at a potentially more affordable cost compared to other options.

The Blue Jays have shown interest in free agent slugger Jorge Soler.

Toronto is looking to add a bat, most likely in the outfield or DH category.

The New York Mets should prioritize signing J.D. Martinez as a free agent to bolster their Designated Hitter spot.

Martinez would provide a much-needed power boost to the Mets' DH position and comes at a potentially more affordable cost compared to other options.

The Blue Jays have shown interest in free agent slugger Jorge Soler.

Toronto is looking to add a bat, most likely in the outfield or DH category.

There are three schools of thought for utilizing the DH spot: thumper for majority of games, platoon, or rotating multiple players for rest.

The Mets have struggled to fill the short side of their DH platoon.

The current free agent market for position players is weak overall, but there is notable depth in right-handed sluggers.

Jorge Soler and J.D. Martinez are two highly regarded sluggers in the middle of the free agent market, both coming off strong seasons.

Martinez has a stronger platform campaign and a more prestigious track record compared to Soler.

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