Rick Porcello: Mets' One-Year Bet on Rick Porcello Is a Wise One

The Mets made one of the best value free-agent signings by getting Rick Porcello on a one-year deal for less money ($10 million) than what the Angels gave a broken Matt Harvey last year ($11 million).

Porcello to the Mets is one of those signings in which the fit is more important than maxing out terms.

Porcello, who turns 31 this month, was impressed with the presentation of the New York Mets on the flow of their pitching information.

A guy with similar stuff, Odorizzi had a lengthy conversation with Porcello last September about how that transition helped his career.

Porcello was among the best pitchers in baseball when it comes to getting the count in his favor:ADVERTISEMENT Thanks for watching!