I found an interesting post on the Bleacher Report, that states the Mets are Ranked #11 out of the 30 major league teams, as a potential free agent destination.
The Bleacher Report Ranking System:
| Fanbase | Payroll Situation | 2014 Outlook | Long-Term Outlook | Total |
| 3/5 | 5/5 | 5/10 | 9/10 | 22/30 |
The Mets have posted five straight losing seasons and have not made the playoffs since 2006, but this may be the off-season that it all changes for the better.
Losing Matt Harvey to Tommy John surgery hurts the team’s 2014 outlook, but with a handful of talented young arms and David Wright locked up to anchor the lineup, this is a team that could turn things around quickly with a big off-season of free-agent signings.
The thing that stands out with the Mets is the ton of payroll room they have and the young talented pitchers ready to take flight. They quickly have something that can be an attractive bargaining tool when speaking with free agents who are looking for an opportunity to land on a team that is working hard to make a run at it. And where the Mets stand right now, they are an attractive organization, and yes money does matter the most. But if this ranking is any inclination of what can happen this winter, Mets fans will be watching a good quality team in 2014 and finally have something to cheer about. Well that is the ultimate hope.