On Tuesday night, it was reported that the Mets had indeed reached out to recent free agent Adrian Gonzalez.

Gonzalez, 35, had a rough 2017 campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers hitting just three homers and dtiving in 30 runs in 71 games (252 plate appearances). He also hit to just a .242/.287/.355 clip with a 69 wRC+ and .275 wOBA.

After the Atlanta Braves cut him after being acquired from the Dodgers last week, whatever team signs him will only be required to pay him the prorated league minimum.

However, at this point in his career, is it even worth considering Gonzalez as a serious option? If the Mets are really serious about bringing him to Queens, or bringing in an external first baseman in general, they should also consider some better options I have listed below.

Adam Lind

Adam Lind is a player that has been connected to the Mets this offseason, and can likely be had on a short-term pact.

The 34-year-old spent this past season with the Washington Nationals and appeared in 116 games, hitting .303/.362/.513 with 14 homers and 59 RBI in 301 plate appearances. He also had a 122 wRC+ and .363 wOBA.

In the field over 269.2 innings at first base, he had -2 defensive runs saved (DRS) and a -2.9 UZR.

For his career, he has been an overall average to below average fielder, but has been overall pretty solid at the dish, holding a career slash line of .272/.330/.465.

He also spent some time in left field last season, which could be appealing to the Mets. Overall, if the Mets aren’t sold on Dominic Smith and want a stopgap at the position, Lind could fit the bill.

Matt Adams

Matt Adams split 2017 between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves, the latter of which cut him at the end of the season.

The 29-year-old appeared in 131 games total between the two clubs and hit to a .274/.319/.522 clip in 367 at-bats. He also had 20 homers, 65 RBI, a 112 wRC+ and .346 wOBA.

In the field, he provides pretty solid defense. Over 515.0 innings at first base in 2017, he was good for 1 DRS and a 3.7 UZR.

He also spent a little time in left field, logging a -5 DRS and -0.7 UZR in 129.1 innings.

Overall, he’s a younger option than Gonzalez and could provide some pop off the bench in the days he doesn’t start.

Lucas Duda

If the Mets are looking to replenish some of the power they let go at the trade deadline, bringing Lucas Duda back into the fold could help alleviate that issue.

Between the Mets and Tampa Bay Rays in 2017, Duda appeared in 127 games and hit .217/.322/.496 in 491 plate appearances. He also clubbed 30 home runs, drove in 64 runs and had a 113 wRC+ and .341 wOBA.

In 792.0 innings at first base in 2017, he had -1 DRS and an 0.1 UZR. At the very least, you could do a lot worse defensively than Duda at first.

The thing with Duda is that the Mets already know what kind of player he is and if Smith isn’t their long term solution for first, he could help bridge the gap to prospect Peter Alonso when he’s ready.

Mike Napoli

If you’re going to take a gamble on Adrian Gonzalez, you might as well consider Mike Napoli as well.

The 36-year-old had a rough go of things in 2017, hitting below the Mendoza line at .193/.285/.428 in 485 plate appearances. However, he did launch 29 home runs with 66 RBI, after hitting 34 the year prior. He also had an 81 wRC+ and .302 wOBA.

In the field, he has also provided decent defense. In 2017, he logged 1 DRS and had a 1.1 UZR over 782.0 innings.

Logan Morrison

Logan Morrison is perhaps the most appealing first base options on this list, after he hit to a robust 130 wRC+ and .363 wOBA last season with the Rays.

In 149 games (601 plate appearances), he also hit 38 homers and drove in 85 runs while hitting to a .246/.353/.516 clip.

At first in 2017, he was good for 1 DRS and a 1.2 UZR in 1,077.2 innings. He has also spent time in left and right field in his career.

If the Mets are still looking at a guy that can play first and slot into a corner outfield spot, Morrison is an attractive option.

However, after clubbing 38 long balls, MLB Trade Rumors projects he will get a 3-year deal in the range of $36 million which might dissuade the Mets who are going to be tightening their belts for next season.

Yonder Alonso

Yonder Alonso spent the 2017 with the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners and hit 28 homers to go along with 67 RBI. He also hit to a .266/.365/.501 clip with a 132 wRC+ and .366 wOBA in 521 plate appearances.

The 31-year-old also spent 1,070.0 innings at first base in 2017, registering a -9 DRS and -2.8 UZR. In his career he has also had cups of coffee at third base and outfield.

MLB Trade Rumors predicts he will land himself a two-year contract worth somewhere in the $22 million range this offseason. Again, might be a little too rich for the Mets taste, but if he is still a free agent late in the offseason, maybe his price tag drops.

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Which first baseman of the ones listed above would you rather the Mets pursue than Adrian Gonzalez? Or are you content with the team letting Smith come into his own at the position?