Mets Close In On Signing Jason Bay

According to Mike Francesca of WFAN radio, the Mets are close to signing Jason Bay, formally of the Boston Red Sox.

The deal is pending a physical.

Last season Bay hit .267 for the Red Sox with 36 home run and 119 RBI. He will be the Mets left fielder, and will likely bat fifth in the Mets order behind David Wright and Carlos Beltran.

The Mets desperately needed a big bat in the outfield, and they finally got their man in Bay. The Mets initially offered a five year deal to Bay, and it appears that he has finally accepted.