The Mets have signed first basemen Mike Jacobs to a minor league deal. Jacobs is expected to compete with Daniel Murphy at first base.
Jacobs had a very good season with the Marlins in 2008. Although he only hit .247, he had 32 home runs and 93 RBI. His numbers took a dip last season with the Royals. He hit .228 with 19 home runs and 61 RBI.
Jacobs was initially drafted by the Mets in 1999. He made his major league debut in 2005 with the Mets. During that season he had 11 home runs, 23 RBI and hit .310 in 100 at-bats.
I like this move. Competition will only make both players better. Jacobs can be a good player for the Mets even if he doesn’t win the starting first base job.
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Murph has the “Dirty” Hernandez upper-hand! If this guy Jacobs can hit .270, 20+homers, while sharing first with Murph, I’d think Omar has got himself a contract extension.