NEW YORK -- When it comes to his future as a big league player, Jose Bautista prefers not to speculate. There are simply too many factors to consider.
The 37-year-old Mets outfielder is in the final phase of a career that saw him suit up for the Orioles, Devil Rays, Royals and Pirates before he hit his stride with Blue Jays, for whom he played from 2008-17. A late bloomer, it was with Toronto that Bautista morphed into the feared slugger who led the Majors in home runs in 2010 and '11 and was an All-Star in six consecutive seasons from '10-15.