When Robinson Cano steps to the plate in Washington on March 28, 2019, most likely in the first inning against Max Scherzer, he will instantly become one of the ten best players in history to ever play for the New York Mets. 4) Warren SpahnFull career: 363-245, 3.09 ERA, 2,583 Ks, 1.195 WHIPMets (1965): 4-12, 4.36 ERA, 56Ks, 1.389 WHIPYes, the winningest left-hander in baseball history once played for the Mets. 6) Nolan RyanFull career: 324-292, 3.19 ERA, 5,714 Ks, 1.247 WHIPMets (1966-71): 29-38, 3.58 ERA, 493 Ks, 1.398 WHIPMets dealt the eventual strikeout king to the Angels just before he blossomed. 8) Robinson CanoFull career: .304 avg., 311 HR, 127 OPS-plusMets (2018- -): ?? 210 HR, 116 OPS-plus, 10 GGMets (2002-03): .265 avg., 13 HR, 88 OPS-plusAn all-time great second baseman who didn’t have much left when the Mets got him in his mid-30s.

Source: Forbes December 26, 2018 21:22 UTC