Mets should be 'kicking themselves' for letting $150 million All-Star sign with Phillies

Much was said about the New York Mets roster construction during the offseason. 

Especially on the position player side of the ball. The Mets signed Jorge Polanco to play first base and Bo Bichette to play third -- positions neither player had ever experienced. 

Yet, they made run prevention their main focus during the offseason. FanSided's Tim Boyle wrote Sunday that the Mets may have made a mistake with Polanco.

He argues they should have allocated that money to a Philadelphia Phillies star instead. 

"Instead of paying the piper and getting Kyle Schwarber, the Mets settled with Jorge Polanco at the DH spot. The plan was to have him play some first base and DH while providing them with added depth around the infield," Boyle wrote. "Instead, Polanco has been out for nearly a month already after homering just once and driving in a pair. They’re paying him $20 million this year and next to be more of a punchline than an offensive haymaker." 

Ultimately, Schwarber signed a five-year, $150 million contract to stay with the Phillies. A contract Boyle feels the Mets should have matched. 

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However, Schwarber's return to Philadelphia felt inevitable. The 33-year-old is doing what he does best, hitting home runs (16) and drawing walks (14.1%). 

"Stealing Schwarber from the Phillies would have been rewarding. More so would have been having a left-handed hitter who pummels southpaws," Boyle added.

"Schwarber solves a lot of what the Mets are missing." 

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