If the Mets are going to morph from losing team to NL East contender in 2015, an influx of talent is needed, specifically in the outfield.

With free agency underway and the hot stove heating up, baseball fans will be keeping an eye on how general manager Sandy Alderson operates this winter as the Mets pursue impact bats to augment a young, talented rotation and core of ascending everyday players.

Outside of shortstop—a position that could be filled through a major trade using pitching depth—outfield remains an area of weakness at Citi Field. After signing Curtis Granderson to a free-agent contract last winter and watching Juan Lagares grow into a Gold Glove center fielder, one more outfielder is needed to complement the incumbents.

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During an appearance on N.J. Sports Now, Mets reporter Mike Vorkunov offered two outfielders the Mets should pursue this winter: Mike Morse and Nori Aoki.

If the team is willing to make an even bigger splash for a well-rounded outfielder, Melky Cabrera could be a target. The former Yankee has morphed into an offensive force capable of batting near the top of the order.

If you could add any free-agent outfielder to the Mets this winter, which player would it be?

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