George Springer is now a Blue Jay because the Mets did not want to match the massive deal Toronto was offering.
Now that the Mets have lost out on Springer where can they turn to finish off their 2021 roster?
While centerfield and the bullpen are the main areas of concern there are a couple of areas they can round out as well including the rotation and third base.
Kiké Hernandez still remains a possibility for the team but the Red Sox are also interested in the former Dodger.
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The Braves could use some help in the outfield but their options are dwindling with Springer heading to Toronto.
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If rich owners like Steve Cohen invest in the franchise and give the team a better chance to win, past indiscretions are often overlooked by the fanbase, writes Mike Lupica of the
New York Daily News.
Post conducted a Q&A with the new Mets owner.
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On an NL East roundtable podcast, analysts representing each team laid out the worst case scenario for the team in 2021. For the Mets, it’s wasting another year of Jacob deGrom’s prime. For the Phillies, it’s letting J.T. Realmuto walk away and end up with another losing season. For the Nationals, it’s a repeat of 2020. For the Braves, it’s not making the World Series. And for the Marlins, it’s taking a step back from what they built in 2020.