Mets have to be tantalized by Javier Baez's new plate discipline as free agency nears

Even before becoming more selective, Baez's skill set was incredibly intriguing

9/23/2021, 4:15 PM
Javier Baez and Francisco Lindor / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Javier Baez and Francisco Lindor / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Sep 9, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets second baseman Javier Baez (23) scores a run in the 1st inning on the wild pitch of Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (not pictured) at loanDepot park. / © Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets second baseman Javier Baez (23) scores a run in the 1st inning on the wild pitch of Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (not pictured) at loanDepot park. / © Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets second baseman Javier Baez (23) rounds third base after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals in the second inning at Nationals Park. / Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets second baseman Javier Baez (23) rounds third base after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals in the second inning at Nationals Park. / Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and New York Mets second baseman Javier Baez (23) embrace to celebrate the victory after the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. / Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and New York Mets second baseman Javier Baez (23) embrace to celebrate the victory after the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. / Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
San Francisco Giants third baseman Kris Bryant (23) reacts after scoring against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. / Kamil Krzaczynski - USA TODAY Sports
San Francisco Giants third baseman Kris Bryant (23) reacts after scoring against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. / Kamil Krzaczynski - USA TODAY Sports

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