The New York Mets have some key players from last season on the open market right now, but their need to reload the minor leagues should not be overlooked.

As the Mets start thinking about next season's roster, their minor league system has lost many players to the open market. Having depth in the minor leagues can come in handy over the course of a season. Injuries happen, and players miss time for a number of reasons. Having players with big league experience can be the difference in making it through tough stretches and not.

Among the list of players the Mets lost to the open market was veteran outfielder José Azocar. He elected free agency on Nov. 6, according to MLB.com . Azocar played in 12 games for the Mets last season, but spent most of the year in Triple-A Syracuse. Azocar wa

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