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The most interesting decision the Mets face from within this offseason revolves around the shortstop they acquired at the trade deadline who became their second baseman.

Will it be thumbs up or thumbs down for Javier Baez?

A year ago at this time the idea of Francisco Lindor and Baez as the Mets’ long-term double play combination would have seemed like a dream straight from FantasyLand. But after a full season of Lindor and two months of Baez, the Mets have seen first-hand the potential pitfalls.