The Amazin’s lineup is not really the problem with this year’s team, but there’s a gaping hole in the middle of the lineup. Cano’s five years and $64 million remaining on his contract means that the frugal Wilpons are loathe to let the team take him out of the three-hole. When the Mets traded for Cano, they thought they were receiving a veteran bat who could crawl out of bed and be a middle of the order presence.