As the famous Al Pacino once said in the famous Godfather III movie, “just when I thought I was out, they got me back inside.”
That phrase could be used to resemble the trade talks that have taken place between the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs this offseason in relation to third baseman. Kris Bryant.
As SNY’s Andy Martino initially reported last month, talks between the Mets and Cubs began initially. And com Mike Puma of The New York Post noted, this was due to Chicago’s asking price of Mets ’No. 2 prospect catcher Francisco Álvarez, which has been set as untouchable by the organization.
However, on Wednesday, Martino reported that the Mets and Cubs have resumed trade talks around Bryant. Initial pitcher Kyle Hendricks‘name has also moved into package scenarios given the needs of the Mets in their rotation, but this has not been officially confirmed.
According to a source Metsmerized, the puppies were very close to Bryant who didn’t offer this offseason before opting to keep him and listen to other teams ’commercial proposals. But, as Jim Duquette of SNY reported, the puppies are more likely to hold on with Bryant until the July trade deadline unless he is surprised by an offer.
Bryant will earn $ 19.5 million this season and could be an expensive hire for a candidate who needs offensive help. For now, it looks like the Mets will follow Jd davis third, but if that plan fails, we could see Bryant in Queens arrive in mid-summer via trade.
The 29-year-old reaches a disappointing abbreviated season, where he hit four homers with 11 RBI while reducing .206 / .293 / .. 351. For his career, Bryant has won the MVP and Rookie of the Year award at the same time. who made three All Star appearances and helped the Puppies recover from the drought of the 108-year-old World Series in 2016.
