New York Mets

Mets playing the waiting game on Ben Zobrist

Published Dec. 7, 2015 9:59 p.m. ET

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The New York Mets have made it no secret that they're trying their hardest to get Ben Zobrist, but the ball is on the player's side of the court now.

According to Buster Olney at ESPN, the Mets feel they made the best pitch possible and are awaiting a decision:

FOX Sports insider Jon Morosi also added a tidbit about the timeline of the decision:

It's also been reported that Zobrist's preference is to play second base, something that helps the Mets' cause:

Ben Zobrist decision expected in next 48 hours, according to one person involved in process. @FOXSports
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 8, 2015

After an extremely productive 2015 in which he slashed .276/.359/.450 -- combined with his ultra-versatility -- the 34-year-old Zobrist has had no shortage of suitors this offseason.

Ben Zobrist appears to have preference for playing second base -- which points to #Mets or #Nationals over #SFGiants.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 8, 2015

The Mets could appeal to Zobrist by having the lion's share of innings at second base, while playing with what seems to be a team on the precipice of sustained success -- the 2015 NL Champs have a young, star-studded starting staff and a solid roster, headlined by David Wright.