Sandy Alderson, president of the New York Mets team, appears on Craig Carton and Evan Roberts’ afternoon program WFAN 101.9 FM / 660 AM New York Friday to discuss the Mets’ acquisition of franchise shortstop Francisco Lindor a right hand Carlos Carrasco including Thursday from Cleveland.
Alderson confirmed that the wheels began to turn on a potential deal in early December. The Mets reached Cleveland regarding other (unnamed) players and talks eventually progressed to the final framework we saw. Amed Rosario, Andres Gimenez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene returns to the agreement – ‘fair compensation’, per Sandy.
Regarding the possible extension of the contract for Lindor, who has only one year left on his current contract, Alderson hinted that the conversation would eventually take place, and Carton and Roberts said the team and the player would get to know each other and expand talks. follow.
Alderson also spoke about the Mets’ ongoing search for roster improvements this winter, confirming that the team is still in the market for off-field assistance, and also touched on the impact that no designated victim could have in the National League next season. .
Dominic Smith is a natural – and extraordinarily gifted – first man, so the team naturally wants to play him there (‘[Smith] is a first baseman ”). Alderson conceded that without the DH, Smith would probably also see time in the left field.
JD Davis is currently in line to see most of the playing time on third base, though Sandy has strongly hinted that the scenario could change as the off-season approaches.
This week, both Bob Nightengale of USA Today and Mike Puma of the New York Post confirmed that the Mets had contact with the Cubs regarding the 2016 NL MVP Kris Bryant.
While Davis’ bat is undoubtedly above average, his glove is strong in comparison (-5 outputs above the average in just 321.1 defensive innings last season). Clearly, the Mets are exploring their upgrade options on the hot corner.
Alderson noted that the right hand Seth Lugo has not yet been reported as an appetizer or reliever this season, adding that it “ultimately depends on the market” and what other moves the Mets are making.
Lugo switched to the rotation in the absence of Stroman (opt-out) last season and Noah Syndergaard (elbow surgery), with a stroke of 6.15 with 36 eliminations and eight runs over seven starts (26.1 overs).
Over the course of his career, the Louisiana product has a 2.53 ERA with 210 strikeouts and 47 runs over 188.2 overs in relief and a 4.35 ERA as an appetizer.
Jacob deGrom, Stroman, the newly acquired Carrasco, and left-handers Steven Matz and David Peterson is currently recorded in the Mets’ starting five.
Even if you do not know what the grid might look like when the camp in Port St. Lucie does not open, Lugo could very well return to the auxiliary corps in 2021.
We will keep you informed of new developments as the Mets’ offshore season continues.
