The offseason conversation around the New York Mets took a turn when Brandon Nimmo’s name found its way into the mix. It surprised people because his year wasn’t the type that usually sends a player to the rumor mill. Nimmo gave the Mets something sturdy, something useful, something that held its place without drawing attention to itself. He wasn’t the problem, yet suddenly he became part of the puzzle.
Then came the league’s $22M qualifying offers results, which shifted the Nimmo debate yet again by adding a fresh angle for anyone trying to judge Nimmo’s place on this roster.