Is the Hot Stove finally starting to get toasty?
Reports indicate the New York Mets have agreed to sign outfielder Jay Bruce to a three-year, $39 million contract, marking a return to New York after being dealt away at the trade deadline to the Cleveland Indians last July.
Bruce had an outstanding power season in 2017, hitting .254/.324/.508 with 36 homers and 102 RBI in 617 plate appearances. The 2.7 fWAR he posted as also his highest mark since 2013 (4.2 fWAR). Those 36 dingers were tied for 14th-most in baseball, and his 102 RBI were tied for 17th.