New York Mets team president Sandy Alderson appeared on the afternoon show by Craig Carton and Evan Roberts WFAN 101.9 FM / 660 AM New York Friday to discuss Mets ’acquisition of the franchise Francisco Lindor and right Carlos Carrasco of Cleveland on Thursday, among other topics.
Alderson confirmed that the wheels began initiating a potential deal in early December. In fact, the Mets contacted Cleveland about other (unnamed) players and the conversations ended up progressing toward the final frame we saw play. Amed Rosario, Andres Gimenez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene returning to the deal – “fair compensation,” according to Sandy.
As for a possible contract extension for Lindor, who is only a year away from his current deal, Alderson alluded to the conversation that took place, telling Carton and Roberts that the team and the player ” they will get to know each other and that they will follow the extension talks “.
Alderson also spoke about the Mets ’ongoing search for improvements on the roster this winter, confirming that the team is still on the market for help off the field and also talked about the impact that no designated batter in the National League could have next season.
Dominic Smith is a natural first base, and exceptionally gifted, so obviously the team would like to play there (“[Smith] it is a first base ”). Although, Alderson admitted that without the DH, Smith is more likely to see time on the left field as well.
Jd davis he is currently in line to watch most of the playing time at third base, although Sandy hinted at the possibility that this scenario will change as the low season ends.
This week, both Bob Nightengale’s USA Today and Mike Puma of New York Post confirmed that the Mets have been in touch with the Cubs regarding MVP NL 2016 Kris Bryant.
While Davis ’bat is arguably above average, his glove is strict by comparison (-5 exits above average at just 321.1 defensive innings last season). Clearly, the Mets are exploring their upgrade options on the left.
Alderson pointed that right hand Seth Lugo this season has not been included either as a starter or as a downloader, adding that “ultimately, it would depend on the market” and what other moves the Mets make.
Lugo went into rotation last season in the absence of Stroman (opt-out) and Noah Syndergaard (elbow surgery), throwing an ERA of 6.15 with 36 strike strokes and eight walks on seven starts (26.1 innings).
Over the course of his career, the Louisiana product has an ERA of 2.53 with 210 stitches and 47 runs over 188.2 innings thrown in relief and an ERA of 4.35 as a starter.
Jacob deGrom, Stroman, the newly acquired Carrasco, and leftists Steven Matz i David Peterson they are currently listed in the Mets ’starting five.
Although it is not known what the list may look like when the camp opens in Port St. Lucie next month, Lugo could very well return to the relief corps in 2021.
We will keep you informed of any news as the low season of the Mets begins.
