My suggestion for the Mets won’t engender any unnecessary drama, and it definitely shouldn’t trigger even so much as a single boobird, unlike in the strangely mixed reaction at their fan festival Saturday at Citi Field.&nbsp;

My recommendation for the team from Queens is so obvious and non-controversial it’s hard to believe it hasn’t happened yet:&nbsp;

Make the great Francisco Lindor Mets captain.&nbsp;

<div class="nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper"><a href="#" aria-controls="nyp-slideshow-modal" data-slideshow-modal="trigger" title="Open a slideshow of all 4 article images." aria-label="Open a slideshow of all 4 article images." data-slideshow-slide-number="1" data-slideshow-slides-total="4"> 4 </a></div><figcaption>Francisco Lindor speaks at a media availability at Citi Field on Jan. 25, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST</figcaption>

The main reason, of course, that Lindor should be named captain is that he’d make a great one. But before we get into why that’s the case, let’s deal with a couple small side benefits that maybe aren’t so small.&nbsp;

Francisco Lindor sets exactly the right example, and the right tone for a clubhouse and a club that beat everyone’s expectations but their own front office. {ai:summary}The Mets should name Francisco Lindor as team captain, a move that is both obvious and non-controversial. Lindor's leadership qualities make him an ideal candidate for the role, and his appointment could bring additional benefits to the team and its dynamics. #sports

Francisco Lindor needs to be Mets’ next captain

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