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Mets Acquire Marcus Stroman

By George Miller | July 28, 2019 at 8:08pm CDT

8:08PM: The deal has been officially announced.  The Mets will also receive $1.5MM in cash considerations from the Jays, Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets.

5:41PM: The Mets and Blue Jays have reached an agreement on a trade that will send Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman to New York, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The deal is pending medical review. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, minor-league pitchers Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods Richardson will be sent to Toronto in the deal.

Stroman emerged as perhaps the most coveted starting pitcher on the market, with contenders like the Yankees, Braves, and Astros linked to the New York native. In a surprise development, though, the Mets entered the fray as a seemingly unlikely suitor given their competitive state. However, Mets brass have been staunch in their belief that the team, while likely out of the race this season, can contend in 2020 and beyond. For that reason, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and the front office have targeted controllable pitchers like Stroman, who will remain under team control next season.

Marcus StromanAt first glance, it’s a somewhat puzzling acquisition for a team that doesn’t boast an especially deep farm system and yet isn’t in a position to contend immediately. However, there may be more moves on the horizon. As has been speculated, Noah Syndergaard, Zack Wheeler, and Edwin Diaz will be in high demand for contenders, meaning that New York could strengthen the farm system by dealing away those assets. Adding Stroman affords increased flexibility to sell off Major League talent while remaining competitive.

Syndergaard in particular would likely command a more impressive prospect haul than Stroman, so perhaps the Mets’ thinking is that, in trading Syndergaard and acquiring Stroman, the improvements to its prospect pool will offset any dropoff in pitching and allow the team to remain comptetive while capitalizing on the value of existing assets. Of course, the Mets may demand Major-League ready pieces in exchange for Syndergaard, supporting the notion that the club plans to avoid a rebuild.

Wheeler is in his last year of team control and is slated to hit free agency at season’s end, making him perhaps the most obvious trade candidate from the Mets’ impressive crop of starters. It’s possible that, in hopes of contending next season, the team could hang on to Wheeler and vie to keep him around for the foreseeable future. If he departs in free agency, they can collect a compensatory draft pick, and if he stays, they would boast one of the National League’s most formidable starting rotations on paper, with Jacob deGrom, Wheeler, Stroman, and Syndergaard.

After a disappointing 2018 season in which injuries limited Stroman to making just 19 starts, he has bounced back considerably this season, returning to the form that he showed in 2017, his best season. In 124 2/3 innings this year, he’s posted a 2.96 ERA, good for fifth-best in the American League. The 28-year-old is undeniably not a strikeout machine, but he makes his living by inducing weak contact and ground balls: in 2019, he’s conceded just 0.7 home runs per nine innings, which is all the more impressive given the homer-happy league environment. That ground ball style has driven a solid 3.52 FIP despite average walk and strikeout numbers.

In Kay, the Blue Jays will receive the Mets’ 4th-ranked prospect and top-ranked pitching prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The Mets’ first-round draft selection in 2016, Kay is a 24-year-old left-hander who is pitching in the upper minors, a proximity arm who could earn a promotion this season. After dominating Double-A and earning a promotion to Triple-A, he has encountered some difficulty, as evidenced by his 6.61 ERA after seven starts. Still, this is a prospect who is on the brink of cracking the Majors, and is viewed long-term as a back-end starter—a nice contrast with the second pitcher headed to the Blue Jays in the deal.

Woods Richardson, meanwhile, was the Mets’ No. 6 prospect and 2018 second-round draftee. Just 18 years old, he has risen up prospect lists after sriking out 97 batters in 78 1/3 innings at Low-A ball. His 4.25 ERA is not a sterling mark, but a 5.6 K:BB ratio in 2019 indicates that there is potential that perhaps has yet to be unlocked. MLB Pipeline touts his ceiling, noting that no “pitcher in the system can rival the young right-hander’s upside.” Between him and Kay, the Blue Jays will boost their minor-league pitching with a combination of Major-League readiness and high upside.

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  1. francys08

    4 years ago

    Surprised. I thought a contending team was going to acquire Stroman this means that Noah Syndergaard will be traded.

    Reply
    • twinsfan368

      4 years ago

      To the twins

      Reply
      • lowtalker1

        4 years ago

        Probably the padres

        Reply
        • kleppy12

          4 years ago

          80% chances it’s one of those two, they would have the guys to get it done.

        • lowtalker1

          4 years ago

          80% chance it’s either padres or braves.

        • justin33broja

          4 years ago

          Mets aren’t trading Syndergaard in the division unless the Braves go way beyond with their offer

        • RedFeather

          4 years ago

          Cardinals.

        • MysteryWhiteBoy

          4 years ago

          can’t imagine the Braves have enough assets, without being able to use the international free agent market, I can’t see how they could get Thor

        • Brentg55

          4 years ago

          The Braves system has enough prospects to get Thor any day of the week, the question should be will they

        • vtadave

          4 years ago

          Lol the Braves have plenty of assets.

        • ckln88

          4 years ago

          Are you joking? Atlanta has a top5/10 farm system team? Who don’t they have to trade?

        • davidkaner

          4 years ago

          Are you on crack? Braces have a very deep farm system & can easily get any player they covet. Wow, I can’t believe someone could be that dumb to say such a thing. I am not even a Braves fan or watch National League ball until the playoffs & I know this!!

        • davidkaner

          4 years ago

          Braves….not Braces darn auto correct

        • mark1125

          4 years ago

          Nope. They won’t deal anyone of significance to get anyone of significance.

        • Makaio6

          4 years ago

          Why would the Mets trade him in-division if they plan to compete next year? It’d be one thing if it was Wheeler who’s a pending FA, but Thor has years of control.

        • dmarcus15

          4 years ago

          The Cards have several young MLB ready arms I can see that. I would like to see Reyes, Poncedeleon, Bader and make them take Carp.

        • panickingcalmly

          4 years ago

          Atlanta has more prospects in their system than they know what to do with. They have the pieces to get Syndergaard. Besides, Van Wagenen is running the Mets’ front office. Atlanta could point to Syndergaard’s stats and injury history to force Van Wagenen to lower the asking price.

        • Pax vobiscum

          4 years ago

          They just won’t spend money to keep him or any other player of consequence.

        • BrewsingBlue82

          4 years ago

          I would say padres or twins seem WAY more likely when you consider this. Mets would likely want a higher demand from the Braves than they would from an out of division team, but when you factor in that the Mets are seemingly going to attempt to contend again in 2020, it makes it more likely that the Braves would have to pay an astronomical price to acquire him when the Mets would have to face him next season, while trying to contend. If the Braves acquired a Mets pitcher, my bet would be on Wheeler.

        • sportznut1000

          4 years ago

          i wouldnt have said this without researching it, but since it was put out there, do the braves still have a top 10 farm system? i know a year ago it was top 2 but now that acuna, albies, toussaint, soroka and fried are all on the big league roster where does it rank?

        • Questionable_Source

          4 years ago

          You mean the Braves that just gave out 2 long-term extensions to albies and acuna? Or are you talking about some other Braves?

        • jleve618

          4 years ago

          Astros

        • busterhyman

          4 years ago

          Yeah, they only have fried, Allard, toussaint, Newcomb, wright, Anderson, pache, Riley, waters, gohara, Wilson, Wentz, and Muller.

        • lammyj34

          4 years ago

          If they deal Diaz, they aren’t competing next year, think about it, a young closer who’s struggling after an All Star season just a year ago, who also gets paid very little, and you’re gonna deal him a half a year after you traded top prospects away. If they deal Diaz they show their hand for next year that they are acquiring prospects for the future. Would make sense to deal Thor after that wherever as long as they get a good enough haul. Which the Braves have the assets in the farm system to be a top contending team for Syndergaard.

        • fred311389

          4 years ago

          You might be a little over the top here. What value is there you calling someone a dumb crackhead? I hope it makes you feel better to bully people online my friend

        • jim stem

          4 years ago

          Did you watch Bader play against the Mets? Hard pass on that.

        • jim stem

          4 years ago

          If this coaching staff can’t figure out how to adjust a 25 year old kid who saved 57 games last year, makes $600,000 and is throwing 97+, get rid of THEM all first.

      • Tristan Gilbert

        4 years ago

        Hopefully you’re right twinsfan368

        Reply
        • twinsfan368

          4 years ago

          High hopes eh

        • Tristan Gilbert

          4 years ago

          Of course. Who knows, get Wheeler to

      • oldleftylong

        4 years ago

        ‘Stros

        Reply
      • darwin 22

        4 years ago

        Hope your right, but wondering….beyond Lewis or Kirilloff…hope its Lewis…what other pieces would Twins need to include to make Thor a Twin?

        Reply
        • Tristan Gilbert

          4 years ago

          Darwin 22 I would rather get trade away kiriloff over Lewis, we have our outfield locked down for the foreseeable future, our 2nd base isnt, maybe Arraez stays there, maybe he moves to 2rd and sano to first. Hard to tell

      • Lightning

        4 years ago

        That would be so sweet!

        Reply
    • PinstripedPride

      4 years ago

      Mets aren’t playoff bound and won’t be even with Stroman. Thor is getting traded for sure now. If they were competent, it would be the Yankees. We really want Syndergaard and no prospect is off the table. But no, Wilpons want to keep sticking it to us for no other reason than that we share the same city. Freaking Mets

      Reply
      • sufferfortribe

        4 years ago

        Oh, boo hoo.

        Reply
        • titanic struggle

          4 years ago

          Hahaha!!

      • JC507JC

        4 years ago

        Lmfao. It’s genius.

        Reply
      • 24TheKid

        4 years ago

        Sad.

        Reply
        • thomps07

          4 years ago

          Arrogance of Yankee fans is hilarious.

        • causality

          4 years ago

          Ronnie and urshela should get it done /s

        • causality

          4 years ago

          *romine

        • ctguy

          4 years ago

          Bitterness of Yankee haters is even funnier

      • Bruin1012

        4 years ago

        Or other teams have better prospects that could be the case I know it’s hard to believe.

        Reply
      • thetruth

        4 years ago

        We don’t need Syndergaard and Stroman is overrated.

        Reply
        • luvthedayankees74

          4 years ago

        • PinstripedPride

          4 years ago

          Every team could use Thor, actually. Stroman is very solid

      • grnmtnsoxfan

        4 years ago

        Hah-hah!

        Reply
      • causality

        4 years ago

        Garcia is a middle reliever, Frazier is a butcher, Andujar is meh, Torres? That’s a start. Outside of them I don’t like anyone on the Yankees. Torres is possibly enough I just don’t see it happening.

        Reply
        • billysbballz

          4 years ago

          Yes and you are a scout and have enough knowledge to know what Yankee farm prospect is and isn’t? Stop with the bafoonery. My new word so please don’t copy it.

        • coachdoc2002

          4 years ago

          And ur insane….a package of Garcia, Fraser, Andujar and Florial would be a haul for Syndergaard

        • agerst1574

          4 years ago

          Did you watch Andujar play last year? The guy is a terrific hitter with quick bat speed. “Meh” is your description? You obviously did not watch him play.

        • BartoloHRball

          4 years ago

          Hisvdefense is still atrocious.

        • nymetsking

          4 years ago

          Nice new word, Billy. How does it differ from “buffoonery?”

        • lammyj34

          4 years ago

          Either you never watched the Yankees play or haven’t looked at the stats, or you overrate Syndergaard by a million. Torres isn’t going to be dealt for Syndergaard it’s as if the Sox we to deal Benintendi for Syndergaard, will never happen. Check out Garcia’s AA stats to see how dominant he was in AA this year. Everyone hates on Frazier because he’s always up and down in the Yankees system, the Yankees don’t want to lose Frazier’s options, which is why he’s in AAA instead of Maybin and Tauchman, plus all three of them have played very well this year and if either of those two get sent down, they go straight to waivers. Fraizer in AAA is a move solely on not losing guys that also contribute. And Andujar was incredible last year and had a real shot at ROY last year. Sure his defense isn’t the greatest, but teams overlook defense if he is capable of hitting 290 and hitting 20 Hrs

        • BartoloHRball

          4 years ago

          2015-2018…Sybdergaard is 4th in ERA in the Majors.
          1. Kershaw (2.22)
          2. deGrom (2.66)
          3. Scherzer (2.71)
          4. Syndergaard (2.93) <—this guy
          5. Kluber (2.96)
          6. Arrieta (2.99)
          7. Bumgarner (2.99)
          8. Sale (3.00)
          9. Greinke (3.00)
          10. Strasburg (3.27)

          lamyj34, please tell us more of how ppl are “overrating Syndergaard by a million.”

      • ericm25

        4 years ago

        haha poor poor Yankees, can’t get everyone. poor poor Yankees…try and get someone else. NY NY crime. beating each other up with MLB players.

        Reply
        • howie feltersnatch

          4 years ago

          How old are you 3

        • howie feltersnatch

          4 years ago

          Sorry ericm25. How old are you 3

      • JDGoat

        4 years ago

        If they were competent, to the Yankees? Why not to any of the like, four other contenders who could beat their best offer?

        Reply
      • Makoman

        4 years ago

        You gotta be kidding, for many years and I mean many years especially when the Mets had a decent team the Yankees would not trade to the Mets to help them out,, now it’s time for the Mets to stick it to them…. Go Red Sox

        Reply
      • josebatista89

        4 years ago

        Yeaa the same Yankee fans that are offering Frazier, Greg Bird, Clint Frazier. If the Yankees want Syndergaard I want Torres in any deal.

        Reply
        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          be realistic. when have you seen a two year star player like Torres included in a trade for a pitcher? The haul that was paid for Verlander, Cole, Darvish, etc are more realistic. it’s almost always prosoects and Torres is a bonafide mlb star caliber player.

      • Melchez

        4 years ago

        Hey Yankee fan… Maybe if you offer the Mets Frazier they will give you Thor, Wheeler and Stroman?
        LOL

        Reply
        • astrosfan4life

          4 years ago

          Haha that’s seriously how Yankee fans think!

        • jim-41

          4 years ago

          Give it a rest, the Yankee fans do not think like that.

        • WedgeAnt27

          4 years ago

          You’re right Jim, they’d want the Mets to throw in Alonso.

        • sportznut1000

          4 years ago

          or they would expect the mets to take back ellsbury since they are taking on thor or edwin diaz’s salary

      • mark1125

        4 years ago

        Yanks won’t because they don’t want to trade anyone of value. A majority of their fanbase seems to think they can get a Thor, Bauer, etc. for Clint Frazier.

        Reply
        • billysbballz

          4 years ago

          Nahhhh not true but nobody is dumb enough to think trading Torres for any pitcher especially as volatile of an arm such as Noah makes any sense.

        • jakethesnizake

          4 years ago

          Won’t trade anyone of value? We know nothing about what Mets are asking for apart from Gleyber. Doesn’t make sense to deal Gleyber for Thor. Gleyber is a more valuable player than Thor, regardless of the Yankees need for starters.

          Now, that said, there are plenty of prospects on NYY that are valued by other teams, Garcia and Frazier being a couple of them.

          They have the players to offer a fair deal, Mets simply don’t want to do what they perceive as helping NYY win.

          I don’t agree with that mentality on either side of the opposite team is offering a quality package.

      • FrostyPucker

        4 years ago

        They WILL NOT trade Thor the the Yankees. I think the point of acquiring Stroman was to block him going to the cross-town rivals.

        I think Stroman’s number on the Mets team should be the number 4 and the letter Q. That’s the statement the Mets we’re making to the Yankees.

        Reply
        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          why would the Mets make a trade just to stick it to the Yankees? rivalry or not that world be stupud.

        • nymetsking

          4 years ago

          Welcome to Wilpon World, where stupid reigns supreme.

      • phenomenalajs

        4 years ago

        Not so sure Thor’s getting traded. I wouldn’t be surprised if the only one traded is Vargas.

        Reply
      • 2id

        4 years ago

        Did you even read the article? They move was made for 2020 in mind. They can get a nice haul for Syndergaard and reload for 2020. Not that hard to comprehend.

        Reply
        • Ejemp2006

          4 years ago

          Mets are not planning a rebuild.

        • nymetsking

          4 years ago

          hence his usage of the word “reload.”

      • jkoko

        4 years ago

        We? You are on the team?? Haha too invested bro

        Reply
        • bodam

          4 years ago

          I hate when people call out fans for using “us” or “we.”

          Just stahhhp.

      • callingoutdummies247

        4 years ago

        Us?

        Reply
      • KnicksFanCavsFan

        4 years ago

        @pinstripeproud Other teams can offer better prospects than we can. That’s not to say we can’t make an offer they would like but clearly other teams can do better. It’s all a matter of “will they”? At some point, teams are going to feel the ask is too great.

        Reply
      • bodam

        4 years ago

        I don’t know if you guys can beat out any offer from the Padres or Braves. No offense, but they have much better prospects than the Yankees do.

        If I’m the Mets, the conversation starts with Deivi Garcia, Estevan Florial, and Clint Frazier. If the Yankees say no, I’d move on to the next team.

        Reply
    • Burn0820

      4 years ago

      Doubt it. Mets are back in the Wild Card race, have won 5 of 6, are 10-5 since All Star break and have easiest schedule in NL for the rest of the season. If anything, Vargas is bout to be moved. A team that’s selling doesn’t make a trade like this.

      Reply
      • thetruth

        4 years ago

        They’re incompetent though.

        Reply
        • Warning Track

          4 years ago

          So glad, Yankees wtg this guy sucks!

      • Yankeepride88

        4 years ago

        Mets aren’t making the playoffs. They have so many other teams in front of them right now.

        Reply
      • Braves 2015

        4 years ago

        5 games below. 500 , 11.5 back and in 3rd place in NLE… they have had the pieces all year to be competitive and have underperformed year after year. assuming the play at least 9 games a piece between the other teams in the division they will have a hard time making the WC

        Reply
        • youngTank15

          4 years ago

          Players not “pieces”.

        • nymetsking

          4 years ago

          It’s accurate to describe the pen as “pieces of…”

      • Boogaloo

        4 years ago

        So sick of idiot Mutt fans.

        After this stretch of games against the Sox, pirates and marlins they play 31 straight against winning teams.

        Only the Mutts would be dumb enough to think they are back in it after facing garbage teams since the break

        Reply
        • callingoutdummies247

          4 years ago

          You do realize Stroman isn’t a rental and this move is also with next year in mind. But calling the Mutt fans is so original. Next you’ll call BVW, wagon wheel like some other fool that used to troll this site. But please be more original, Mutts is so 1962

        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          The Mutts are out of it this year dummy. So he’s only a factor for ONE year, thus a rental.

          They trade from an already weak farm system for one year of an inconsistent starter. Not to mention he’s a contract pitcher going to the worst defensive team in baseball.

          It’s a brain dead, desperate move by a clueless GM

        • BartoloHRball

          4 years ago

          Ultimately, the Mets being a trainwreck org won’t matter bc the Yankees will still get shutdown in the playoffs bc their SP is as reliable as Andujar’s defense. Everyone in baseball knows they are in trouble w/o bolstering their SP….which is why the rumors of teams aiming really high and asking for roster players keeps happening to the Yankees. The rumor that Frazier is only getting moved for a controllable arm is one response, but teams are looking higher at every day players.

          It’s not like the trainwreck Mets have been to a WS more recently than the Yankees…oh wait. The only team more disappointing over the past 5 years is LAD, who can’t win the big one. The Mets are a mess, but the sweet tears of Yankee fans after HOU curb stomps them after another failed season.

      • aloop

        4 years ago

        I mean… it’s the Mets we are talking about. They are absolutely that stupid.

        Reply
        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          True

    • ColossusOfClout

      4 years ago

      Mets could be angling to move Stroman in some sort of package deal before the deadline. If not, poor dude. Not the NY team he was hoping to land on lol

      Reply
      • Show Me Your Tatis

        4 years ago

        Why wouldn’t the other team have just acquired Stroman in the first place?

        Reply
        • Begamin

          4 years ago

          The team(s) couldve been outbid/Jays reluctant to trade within the division (if one of the teams was the Yankees)

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          If they got outbid the Mets certainly aren’t going to flip Stroman for less after this so that’s out.

        • kidbryant

          4 years ago

          In the same division?

        • andyg37

          4 years ago

          Well, in theory, lets say the Mets have outfielders and the Jays need outfielders. The Mets need catchers and mystery team has catchers. The Jays don’t need catchers. Mets give outfielders to Jays and then get catchers from mystery team

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          @andyg37 If that was it they would make it a three team trade and any one team backing out causes the whole thing to fall through. The only reason for Stroman to officially be a Met for even a second is if they intend on using him. His trade value can only go down from this point.

        • andyg37

          4 years ago

          Typically yes, but they could be juggling multiple options ir have another 3 team trade lined up. This is all highly unlikely but its possible in theory. My guess is they had the pieces to get stroman and believe they can now get a bigger offer for Syndergaard and/or Wheeler now that they are the premier arms on the market. they can also sell stroman next year to recoup some of his cost, but his value is clearly at its peak now.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          Why would they trade Syndergaard at this point? This move clearly signals that they want to win. Trading Syndergaard won’t help them win.

        • hiflew

          4 years ago

          Maybe the other team didn’t have what the Jays wanted. But they may have what the Mets want. Or the Jays could have just preferred the Mets offer.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          So you think the Mets are going to trade for Stroman and then trade him to someone else… for an inferior offer to the one they gave up?

          … K

        • AllRiseForTheJudge

          4 years ago

          @Show Me Your Tatis:

          What about the possibility that Toronto wasn’t getting what they wanted from other teams, but did from the Mets, while the Mets have the asset a team like San Diego wants (Syndergaard) but won’t give up Gore+ to get?

          It is entirely possible the Mets made this trade knowing that Stroman wouldn’t get anything near Gore, but packaged with Syndergaard would get them Gore and then some?

        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          who mentioned what players are involved for you to think it’s inferior?

        • lammyj34

          4 years ago

          Unless the Mets value the prospect haul differently than the Blue Jays

        • BartoloHRball

          4 years ago

          If Stroman has another solid season, he can get moved in the off-season or next trading deadline for a similar haul. I’m not wild about the move bc the Mets are gutting an already weak farm system and they have many other needs, but they might be able to salvage this deadline with smart moves with Diaz, Frazier, and maybe wheeler.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          No he can’t. Teams aren’t going to give up more later on when they no longer have the ability to use Stroman in the 2019 postseason.

    • Show Me Your Tatis

      4 years ago

      No the only point in doing this is to build a superrotation and trading Thor won’t help them to that end.

      Reply
      • niched

        4 years ago

        It could if they get a Forrest Whitley back from the Astros for Thor, especially if they get Whitley plus another one or two players

        Reply
        • BartoloHRball

          4 years ago

          The astros are heavily rumored to be in on Wheeler and Syndergaard. Since Tucker+ seems to be a no-go, expect the Mets to ransom Wheeler bc upgrading their rotation with the best available piece st the deadline just puts more distance between them and the rest of the AL. Maybe the Yankees get Ray, but will he be enough? Who pitches games 2 & 6 for them?

    • Matt Galvin

      4 years ago

      It won’t be Padres at moment per Rosenthal.

      Reply
    • sherlock_

      4 years ago

      Was hoping the A’s would go out and get him

      Reply
    • htalpo

      4 years ago

      That is all it took to get him? Seriously disappointed in the Twins that they couldn’t pull off a trade for him.

      Reply
      • twinsfan368

        4 years ago

        Ikr those prospects the jays got aren’t even in the mlb top 100 list

        Reply
        • Painful itch

          4 years ago

          Kay is very good prospect and Richardson isn’t bad either. I think Toronto did ok on this deal.

        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          a top 100 is just a list. plenty of guys should be on iur but aren’t. the fact that Jason Dominguez at age 16 is listed as a top 75 prospect is ridiculous. we have guys like Cannan Smith and Chris Gittens that are posting great numbers but aren’t mentioned as top 100 guys. use the top 100 lists as a guide and no more than that.

      • Tristan Gilbert

        4 years ago

        from reports the Jays never circled back to the Twins after their initial offer, guess they probably had assets in mind they wanted

        Reply
        • BartoloHRball

          4 years ago

          The Bluejays *really* wanted Richardson, since the 18 draft. He was the target and they apparently were willing to take a slightly less to make it happen.

    • nunzio1749

      4 years ago

      sounds like Brodie fleeced the Jays

      Reply
    • Seaver rules

      4 years ago

      Don’t trade either. Give Wheeler a qualifying offer n grab good pick if he leaves. Trade Diaz, Frazier, Ramos, Smith, Lagares for some minor leaguers n a Mlb ready reliever or 2. Lugo becomes the closer for rest of the year. It’s evident Diaz can’t handle NY. Too bad. Tremendous arm.

      Reply
    • bhambrave

      4 years ago

      Mets don’t have to trade Thor. They didn’t give up anyone of note; two non-top-100 prospects. They can probably trade Stroman at next year’s deadline for about what they gave up.

      Reply
    • tribefan

      4 years ago

      Zach Wheeler will get traded.

      Reply
    • CubsRebsSaints

      4 years ago

      BVW just made the demand for his starters go up.

      Reply
    • gijoelm

      4 years ago

      I think this makes trading Syndergaard less likely, but makes it more likely Wheeler will be traded. Otherwise this would only be trading a more controllable P for a less controllable one. Which would be foolish, but then again, these are the Mets

      Reply
  2. 24TheKid

    4 years ago

    Just trying to make the Yankees mad lol.

    Reply
    • luvthedayankees74

      4 years ago

      Mad!! We haven’t been mad at the Mets since ah 86 lol but that is funny they traded for pitcher we wanted. But I’m glad we didn’t give up a young Garcia and Frazier for him. Because that’s who they wanted

      Reply
      • causality

        4 years ago

        Bvw isn’t even that stupid to go for a middle reliever and a butcher dh lmao

        Reply
        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          Since when do they rank middle relievers as the 21st best prospect in the sport?

        • PowerHouse Spartans

          4 years ago

          If you think Deivi Garcia is a middle reliever than you don’t know much about him. Has a much higher ceiling than that.

        • 24TheKid

          4 years ago

          Deivi has the potential to become a top of the rotation pitcher, but the odds are high that he ends up in the bullpen based off of his size. He seems like a right handed Justus Sheffield. Between the three levels García has pitched at this season he has a higher BB/9 rate than Sheffield had in the Yankees system last year. Both are undersized with big stuff, but walk a lot of batters.

        • Melchez

          4 years ago

          Every team has at least three guys like Deivi. They all have the potential to be something great. Let’s see in 5 years how that turns out.

        • 24TheKid

          4 years ago

          I certainly don’t think Deivi is bad or anything, and I do think he has a ton of potential. But I also think he is way overhyped due to being in New York just as Sheffield was. Before he even through a pitch in Seattle his prospect ratings were tanking.

        • Joe Says...

          4 years ago

          The size argument is funny considering this is a thread on Stroman.

        • 24TheKid

          4 years ago

          Funny or not, it’s still a valid argument. Nothings going to happen 100% of time.

        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          Name 3 guys in the Mutts system like Garcia then.

          We’ll wait, lol

        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          how are they “overhyped”? Sheffield and Frazier were both top 100 guys before the Yankees acquired them from the Indians. I love how it’s “only” the Yanks prosoects that are overhyped. what do writers from baseball America and all the other guys gain from favoring yankee prosoects? can we stop with that?

          but to me, a 20 yo with his stuff and his success at AA warrants being a top 100 guy.

        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          who expects it to happen 190% of the time?

        • Melchez

          4 years ago

          Boogaloo
          Matthew Allen
          Josh Wolf
          Thomas Szapucki

        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          let’s see…

          Wolf has pitched all of 1 inning and that’s was in the Gulf league.

          Szapucki has been in the minors for 5 years and has yet to crack 52 innings in one season, missed all of 2018 to TJ surgery and hasnt pitched pass high A.

          Matt Allan was drafted this year and hasn’t thrown a pitch.

          in contrast Deivi is 20 years old, just promoted to AAA and will probably end up throwing over 100 innings this year and in 265 minor league innings has only allowed 180 hits while striking out 379 batters.

          Now he’s still a prospect and a lot can go wrong but i can’t see how you could possibly compare those 3 guys to Garcia. 2 of them have less than 2 innings in their brief careers.

        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          Lol, 2 guys who have never thrown a professional pitch and a 23 year old in A ball are now the same as the 21st ranked prospect in the game who dominated A ball and AA at age 20?

          But Mutts fans aren’t complete morons.

  3. krillin89

    4 years ago

    Wow… was really hoping the Braves would get him. I was almost certain they would. This stings

    Reply
    • MJ

      4 years ago

      Same here

      Reply
      • krillin89

        4 years ago

        I know I’m going to be even more upset once we see who the Mets gave up.

        Reply
        • terry

          4 years ago

          Kay and Richardson means the Braves didn’t offer anything or they weren’t willing to beat the Mets bid. Your choice.

    • mark1125

      4 years ago

      Braves won’t pay up.

      Reply
      • Questionable_Source

        4 years ago

        The Braves could’ve given them their 40th ranked prospect and outbid the Mets. Toronto got a 24 year old AAA pitcher with a 6.6 ERA and someone with a 4 ERA in single-A. There are still a few days before the deadline. This is bordering on malpractice by the Jays GM.

        Reply
        • BartoloHRball

          4 years ago

          Don’t bother looking at their scouting reports to understand their value.

        • Questionable_Source

          4 years ago

          Scouting report? He’s not 17, he’s 24. Injury history and can’t prevent runs in the minors, but his k-rate is similar to Stroman’s. Stroman was the top starter on the market, and the Blue Jays completely screwed it up. There would almost have to be better offers than this before the deadline.

        • trout27

          4 years ago

          A 6.6 ERA in the PCL is pretty normal.

    • doxiedevil

      4 years ago

      Just think cheap…….

      Reply
  4. Arodsneedle

    4 years ago

    What a joke of a GM

    Reply
    • SheaGoodbye

      4 years ago

      Says the joke of a person who has no clue what the Mets even gave up in the deal, nor what their follow-up moves would look like.

      But sure, jump on the Mets hate bandwagon just because.

      Reply
      • Boogaloo

        4 years ago

        Well based on his previous moves I think it’s fair to call him a joke until proven otherwise

        Reply
      • Sideline Redwine

        4 years ago

        Is this Mrs Van Wagenen’s acct?

        Reply
        • SheaGoodbye

          4 years ago

          Look at the Jays return and repeat that line. I dare you.

        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          You clowns are now going to trash Kay when last month you wanted him in the rotation because he so good.

          As woods was “electric”

          Lol

          Bottom line is they traded their 2 best starting prospects for 1 year of the zack wheeler of the AL

    • Questionable_Source

      4 years ago

      Do you mean Toronto’s GM? Look at the garbage going back. Look at the sogard deal: 2 players to be named later.

      Reply
      • Taejonguy

        4 years ago

        the sad thing is the PTBNL could be better than what was received in the Stroman trade

        Reply
  5. matt41265

    4 years ago

    WOAH

    Reply
  6. david klein

    4 years ago

    Mets are so dumb

    Reply
    • kaehlaone

      4 years ago

      Why is it dumb? Quality pitcher with control next year. Don’t even know the cost to acquire yet.

      Reply
      • thefenwayfaithful

        4 years ago

        Its a team with no hope of 2019 contention. 2020 maybe it pays off, maybe it doesn’t. But they would be much better trading off assets and tanking for a better draft position. This is definitely the bonehead deal of the deadline.

        Reply
        • kaehlaone

          4 years ago

          Again. You don’t know what it cost. It very well might not make sense but get details first.

        • jkurk_22

          4 years ago

          If the cost was low enough for it to make sense, then I’m sure another team would have topped the offer

        • BasedBallGuru

          4 years ago

          Yes we do. It cost more than all 28 other teams, even the ones who could actually use him this year, was willing to pay. If you think they somehow stole him and thats why this will magically make sense, then stop dreaming.

        • kaehlaone

          4 years ago

          Maybe they acquired Strowman knowing they’re trading Syndegaard and like the players they’re getting for him more than those they’re trading. Then they still have a #2 for this year and next. It’s not like they can’t move Stroman down the road.

        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          We don’t know the cost. What we do know is there are 3 days till the deadline and stroman was a hot commodity.

          They must of gave up alot.

          We also know they paid a higher price for a guy contending teams offered for 2 years, where as the Mets really only get one year or of him.

          Do you actually think they got him cheap?

          This is a clueless franchise desperate to say they are competing and trying to out think everyone

        • kaehlaone

          4 years ago

          Two minor league pitchers. Kay is decent and the other is a flyer. Seems like a good deal to me. I’m not a fan of either team but seems very low cost in my opinion

        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          only a moron values a proven mlb pitcher to a draft pick. even if the Mets aren’t contending this year they need to be TRYING to contend next year. they turned two prospects that MIGHT be good down the road but weren’t seen as top 5 guys now for Stroman. they can flip him if they wish for vetted prospects (as opposed to a draft pick) or can keep him for 2020.

        • phenomenalajs

          4 years ago

          First, I think Thor stays. Second, I know you meant Stroman, but I think it would be awesome if they played WWE’s Braun Strowman’s music when he took the field especially since he’s 5’8″, 180 lbs and Braun (Adam Scher) is billed at 6’8″, 385 lbs. They already use Brock Lesnar’s music at Citi Field when the Mets take the field at the start of the game.

      • DarkSide830

        4 years ago

        because the Mets are kidding themselves if they think they have a legitimate shot at contending next year, and there is np guarantee Stroman resigns when he realizes just how dysfunctional the organization is. already has an injury history, and his injury propensity. wolnt get better on the Mets

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        • smrtrtanur

          4 years ago

          Hmmm…a non contending team trying to get better by acquiring a talented pitcher. The insolence!

        • DarkSide830

          4 years ago

          its called mortgaging the future. Stroman wolnt do them any good as far as making or winning in the playoffs, while theyve given up presumably decent prospects.

        • bush1

          4 years ago

          On top of the the awful Cano deal and taking on 60 million for a closer and losing their top prospects, yes this is just dumb.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          @smrtrtanur if they trade Thor they aren’t trying to get better

        • AllRiseForTheJudge

          4 years ago

          @DarkSide how are the Mets at all mortgaging their future when they effectively gave up nothing of value? Anthony Kay is a #4 starter if he reaches his potential and the other guy most likely never sniffs an inning above AA.

          They gave up nothing to get something.

        • agerst1574

          4 years ago

          The have a good nucleus of players like Alonso, McNeil, Conforto (who I think will be traded before the beginning of next year), Rosario, and Davis. So I think they definitely have a chance of a wild card next year.

          They also have some glaring weaknesses. Defense is one, older players like Cano, a need for a center fielder, and a catcher.

        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          buy they didn’t mortgage the future. in fact 2020 technically is the future abd with how much they have invested in some if their players they should be trying to compete next year.

        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          @darkside830 It’s silly to suggest the Mets can’t contend next year. They have an entire off season to fix whatever holes they have but if they decide to hold on to Stroman, Syndegard and deGroom then that’s a big plus for them. Not every organization has a fire sale because this year didn’t work out the way they wanted it to.

        • bush1

          4 years ago

          They didn’t “give up nothing”. Those were two of the Mets better prospects. The deal wasn’t bad, it’s just dumb for the Mets to give up young talent because they’re going nowhere and have very very little young talent in general.

        • paulkauffmann

          4 years ago

          Agree 110%

      • VonPurpleHayes

        4 years ago

        It’s dumb because they should be rebuilding, not buying. But like you said, we need to understand what they gave up.

        Reply
      • astrosfan4life

        4 years ago

        Because the Mets aren’t close to competing. This trade makes zero sense unless they got him for one low level prospect, or if they immediately trade him out too.

        Reply
      • Show Me Your Tatis

        4 years ago

        It’s ok if they want to contend this year or next but if that’s the case trading Thor makes no sense.

        Reply
        • jbigz12

          4 years ago

          How does it make no sense Ryan? If they believe Thor is overrated and they’ll recoup more value from him than it costs for Stroman it’s a net positive. BVW always planned on competing next season, whether realistic or not. If he flips Thor into ML ready pieces and can extend Wheeler and/or Stroman this could turn out to be a great move. Lots of moving parts that have to come together for that to happen. Far too early to speculate because we don’t even know the cost.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          @Pads Fans it makes no sense because except for this year Thor is better than Stroman and has another year of control compared to Stroman. If they wanted an established starter in the rotation then it makes more sense to just keep the one they got. And you can’t just assume Stroman or Wheeler will extend.

          I wonder if BVW wants to trade Thor because he is privy to something as his former agent that the other GM’s aren’t. I might be hesitant to trade for him…

        • jbigz12

          4 years ago

          @pads fans?

          Anyway, if they get say, Kyle Tucker + for Thor it’s easy to see why they would consider this to be a net gain. You weren’t going to get Kyle Tucker for Simeon Woods Richardson and Anthony Kay. If you look at it that way it’s not hard to see the benefit. If they consider Stroman to be able to replicate Thor they are better off for next season.

          You can’t assume they cannot extend any of the players either. That’s the presumption you always operate under but only BVW and their respective agents know that. Even if he does not know Stroman’s POV on an extension I’m positive he knows Thor’s considering he was his agent and now GM. That’s not really the main point of any this either.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          Pads Fans is you. You can’t resist your urge to do the “Ryan” thing. That contributes nothing to the discussion and is clearly intended to be antagonistic.

          They would get more prospects for Thor than they gave up for Stroman because Thor is better and controlled a year longer. If they are actively trying to contend in 2020 and especially 2021 this doesn’t help them.

          Please understand that trading for Stroman doesn’t guarantee that he will sign with the Mets. Nor would not trading him have guaranteed that he won’t. Unless it’s a Sonny Gray type situation where Stroman signs an extension as part of the trade then your logic there doesn’t work.

        • jbigz12

          4 years ago

          Ryan I’m from Baltimore, Md. You can not like me, I’m cool w all that but one thing I do not do is hide behind multiple accounts. Look in the mirror. Changing accounts is your thing. It’s so obvious it’s you after a week of posting on a new account I just don’t understand the point. . I wasn’t using “Ryan” as a dig either; it’s your name. Has nothing to do w the fact that you constantly change usernames.

          Having Luis Urias or Kyle Tucker or fill in your near ML ready prospect(s) here and Stroman could be better than having Thor and Anthony kay for next season. It’s not a Bauer situation where you’re trying to get better in the same year. They could be a more complete team if they have say Luis Urias and Adrian Morejon. or Kyle Tucker and Jb Bukauskas/Framber Valdez. Whatever the package is.

          That’s how the logic works. The extension doesn’t even come into play using that logic. But it probably is another real life consideration. BVW May know he has no shot at extending Thor and may believe he can w Stroman. Either way if he knows for certain he can’t w Thor it’s a consideration.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          Sorry bro but it’s obvious when you both feel the need to try and derail every conversation you see me in to that. This thread is about Marcus Stroman. You can take your preposterous Internet beef somewhere else.

          By doing what you suggested, the Mets are downgrading the rotation for 2020 and REALLY downgrading the rotation for 2021. There’s a reason they would get back better prospects than they just gave up if they do trade Thor. It is a downgrade for the immediate team.

          Thor isn’t a FA until after 2021. If BVW thinks the Mets can contend in the next 2 years it shouldn’t matter if Thor will extend or not. And if not then buying a guy with only one year of control left at peak value makes no sense.

        • jbigz12

          4 years ago

          Lmao I said nothing to you about that today, Ryan. I said something and then said,”Ryan.” As I often refer to people usernames/name when talking to people on here. Then you tried to interject something about a Pads fan into it. But it is alright in your mind you are never wrong. And there’s never another Way to look at things. Hard to converse w people like that.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          Exactly. Only people who are trying to be antagonistic do that.

        • jbigz12

          4 years ago

          It’s antagonistic to say your name? Did I refer to you as little ry ry? Or sad little padres boy? I don’t think it’s insulting when someone says my username in a reply. I mean this would be another prime example of you never being wrong….

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          1. You know exactly what you are doing.

          2. I never claimed to never be wrong.

          3. What is your issue with me?

        • jbigz12

          4 years ago

          I think your first instinct is to be defensive. I wasn’t saying a word negative about you. All I did was
          offer a counterpoint on the Stroman trade. I often use names when replying to people; you’re not special.
          I know you are Ryan so I called you Ryan. I’m not calling you Tatis or whatever handle your using this month. I was replying to your point about Thor.

          I don’t necessarily disagree that they’d be better off with Thor and Stroman but there’s an argument for moving him for a haul of ML ready pieces at positions they are weak at. Which doesn’t completely mortgage the future for next season.Theres also half a season and an entire offseason before they need the prospects they acquired to make that impact. That was just a counterpoint. There’s often more than 1 way to look at things. And like I said, BVW may know Stroman is a possible extension candidate and Thor is not. That point has nothing to do w the prospect package they gave up. It’s just a long run consideration. BVW has a few days before the deadline to confirm that as well. Which could ultimately move the needle on what he does w Thor.

        • steelerbravenation

          4 years ago

          Not getting Tucker for Thor either
          This trade just knocked down the value going back for all these SPs now

        • jbigz12

          4 years ago

          Not really how that works. There’s now less SP’s on the open market. Trades are never perfectly correlated to each other anyway. The return on Thor we’ll have to wait on.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          It’s called reading between the lines. It isn’t hard to do.

          Those other pieces are not going to help them in the next 2 seasons more than Thor would. Now if they are gearing up for the long-term future then that’s one thing but if so, then trading for Stroman (who is even closer to FA than Thor) makes no sense at all. They need to pick a direction and stick to it.

          And the thought of signing Stroman long-term isn’t a reason to trade for him unless, like I said, it’s a Sonny Gray-esque arrangement. Otherwise they are more likely to end up with another situation like the Padres had with Freddy Galvis. I mean let’s be honest, the Mets are kind of a dumpster fire right now. There are more attractive destinations out there.

        • Gwynning

          4 years ago

          Show Me Your Tatis, you’ve always been condescending and aggressive with me. I know nothing of the beef here, but I do wish I could block you. Your “takes” are usually preposterous and your aggressiveness to another’s perspective is totally out of whack. I’ve witnessed it personally and to others. Learn some humility and you might realize that you know nothing but your own opinions.

        • WereAllJustGuestsHere

          4 years ago

          Gwynning where did you even post on here? I do not see any comment other than this one. If you have a problem with him, either refute what he said or make a comeback that strikes a similar tone to what he administers.

          Also, is Gwynning a burner account for JBigz? I ask because he was having an argument with that guy.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          WereAllJustGuestsHere said it all.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          @jbigz12 upon further investigation I don’t think a Stroman extension is forthcoming.

          https://nypost.com/2019/07/29/marcus-stromans-yankees-desire-confirmed-after-ugly-clubhouse-scene/

        • paulkauffmann

          4 years ago

          Some people just don’t get it Look deeper folks let’s see how it plays out

        • Gwynning

          4 years ago

          No, I was offering insight to ShowMeYourTatis’s MO from previous interactions. No burner account here, this is my only signin. If we could block anyone here, SMYT would be the only one I would.

        • Gwynning

          4 years ago

          Well said

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          @Gwynning have the Padres traded Will Myers for Trevor Bauer yet?

  7. 90shair

    4 years ago

    Good riddance

    Reply
  8. Alex Graboyes

    4 years ago

    Well….this was unexpected

    Reply
  9. billdale

    4 years ago

    Syndergaard out then?

    Reply
    • twinsfan368

      4 years ago

      Gosh dude I hate the dang yankees ur not gonna get everyone on the fricken market

      Reply
      • PowerHouse Spartans

        4 years ago

        Yankees not trying to get everyone on the market. Check your payroll list. Several teams, i.e, Dodgers & Red Sox have way larger payrolls than the Yankees.

        Reply
        • Donkatsu

          4 years ago

          The Dodgers do not gave a larger payroll than the Yankees…the Red Sox do.

        • BellingersJocStrip

          4 years ago

          The Yankees have the 2nd highest payroll 217 million which is only 9 million less than the Red Sox. Get your facts straight.

          https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/payroll/

        • PowerHouse Spartans

          4 years ago

          I stand corrected. Thank you.

      • DarkSide830

        4 years ago

        really though, they tend to make a big splash year in and year out at the deadline. no reason to believe they arent at least in on almost everyone.

        Reply
      • PowerHouse Spartans

        4 years ago

        You just mad we sent you a lousy catcher, John Paul Ryan, and you basically gave us Aaron Hicks LOL

        Reply
        • twinsfan368

          4 years ago

          Nah dude it’s just that everyone should have a specific salary cap so it’s fair for every team and FA you sign

        • PowerHouse Spartans

          4 years ago

          Good point.

        • jordokmiller

          4 years ago

          Or there should be a salary FLOOR and everyone should actually TRY to compete. Don’t fault the ownership groups that at least want to win and don’t mind spending the money to do it

        • AllRiseForTheJudge

          4 years ago

          lol no there should not be a salary cap to “make it fair”. Your Twins have just as much money as the Yankees, the difference is your owner is cheap and would rather line his pockets than put a championship-caliber team on the field.

          You have sponsors, TV and radio deals the same as every other team. Blame the ownership, not the teams willing to put a quality product on the field by spending money. Also, your team is the Twins, my team is the Yankees . One plays in Minnesota and hasn’t been relevant in four decades, the other plays in New York and has a storied history dating back nearly a century. Where would you sign if you had identical offers from both teams?

        • twins33

          4 years ago

          Hey now, it’s been less than three decades! lol

        • aloop

          4 years ago

          You don’t know how economic work do you? The Twins do not, in ANY WAY, Have the same TV deal as the Yankees. The Yankees have their own network and therefore get more ad revenue than the Twins. The Twins are on a RSN. While they get money from that RSN, it pales in comparison to what the Yanks get. The Yanks also play in a larger media/population market than Minnesota and have more eyeballs on their games locally (to say nothing of the national attention the two teams get). The Yanks, because of their market and prestige, can (and do) charge more for tickets than the Twins do.

          And those are just a few things as to why you are so goddamned wrong it’s not funny. So, yeah, baseball does need a salary cap, it’s needed a salary cap since these mega contracts started popping. And I’m saying this as a Dodger fan.

        • silo11

          4 years ago

          Wow…what a clueless statement. According to statista.com the Yankees had a 668 million revenue in 2018, the Twins, 269 million. In fact, Texas, Seattle, Colorado, Milwaukee, Cleveland, San Diego, Detroit, Arizona, ChiSox, Minnesota, Cincinnati, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Baltimore, Tampa, Miami, and Oakland all had revenues less that HALF what the Yankees did.

          Only 5 teams have a revenue over $400 million. I am not saying we need a salary cap, but, know what you are talking about before you state it.

        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          @twinsfan368 Who is the last major FA the Yanks signed? Tanaka? Chapman? This team is mostly built thru the minors and trades.

      • ColossusOfClout

        4 years ago

        Of course you hate the Yanks, they own the twins like a pimp owns his hoe!

        Reply
        • Taejonguy

          4 years ago

          he farms part time?

      • PinstripedPride

        4 years ago

        LOL typical overreaction from a Yankee-hating fan of a rival. We’re not trying to get everybody, but we are in on everybody

        Reply
      • KnicksFanCavsFan

        4 years ago

        @twinsfan368 How old are you? all he said was “Syndergaard out”. not “Syndergaard to the Yanks”. Relax.

        Reply
    • Boogaloo

      4 years ago

      You would have to assume that, it’s a horrible trade either way.

      Reply
  10. joshb600

    4 years ago

    …but why?

    Reply
  11. lowtalker1

    4 years ago

    Lol wow
    That’s was dumb

    Reply
    • lowtalker1

      4 years ago

      Unless they want to flip him to the padres or someone else

      Reply
      • Show Me Your Tatis

        4 years ago

        Why wouldn’t the Jays have just traded him to the Padres in the first place if that was the case? Why trade him to the Mets as an intermediate step?

        Reply
        • kidbryant

          4 years ago

          Its otherwise called multi-team deal.

        • AllRiseForTheJudge

          4 years ago

          Maybe the Jays couldn’t get the return they wanted from another team because Stroman isn’t actually worth what they were asking? Maybe the Mets had the best offer and can get the prospects they want from SD by packaging Stroman with Thor?

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          @AllRiseForTheJudge if that was it they’d make it a three-year trade and if anyone backs out, the trade falls through. Stroman is a declining asset so unless the Mets think they can use him they aren’t going to risk getting stuck with him.

  12. Brixton

    4 years ago

    Well thats dumb

    Reply
  13. Steven St Croix

    4 years ago

    Yankee trolling at its finest

    Reply
  14. DarkSide830

    4 years ago

    world’s smartest sports organization.

    Reply
  15. PopeMarley

    4 years ago

    WTF Cashman?

    Reply
  16. amk3510

    4 years ago

    Brodie thinks this is fantasy baseball

    Reply
    • bush1

      4 years ago

      Even in fantasy baseball his deals are idiotic. Lol. Like as a fantasy manager I at least understood that assuming Cano would be good at his age coming off a PED suspension was dumb. And that Diaz was poised for some regression after his miraculous 2018 season. Plus Diaz is only a closer, those guys only have so much value, and he can’t get even go more than an inning. Brodie is just dumb.

      Reply
  17. twinsfan368

    4 years ago

    Cmon twinkies

    Reply
    • justinadams81

      4 years ago

      No chance

      Reply
  18. cjbay

    4 years ago

    Mets or Knicks? Which front office is worse?

    Reply
    • thefenwayfaithful

      4 years ago

      Mets. Bobby Bonilla ftw.

      Reply
      • hiflew

        4 years ago

        In fairness, the Bobby Bonilla thing was like 5 front offices ago. If we are going back that far, then allow me to say Isiah Thomas FTW.

        Reply
      • rct

        4 years ago

        It’s the Knicks by a country mile. The Knicks are the worst in all of sports.

        Reply
    • sufferfortribe

      4 years ago

      Marlins.

      Reply
      • DarkSide830

        4 years ago

        consider MIA and NYM’s most recent trades and get back to us then.

        Reply
    • sampsonite168

      4 years ago

      Mets went to the world series in 2015.
      The Knicks have not made it to the NBA equivelant of an LCS in 20 years,

      The Mets are inept, but the Knicks are on a whole other level.

      Reply
    • tsc32

      4 years ago

      I mean Toronto just gave up a year and a half of an <30 ace for a pretty meh package. Mets could easily replace what was lost and then some with Syndergaard.

      Reply
  19. lambeau gang

    4 years ago

    Say it with me: That’s so Mets…

    Reply
  20. kimball0401

    4 years ago

    It’s a shame he could have helped so many teams

    Reply
    • JaysForDays

      4 years ago

      He still might if the mets flip him…

      Reply
      • Show Me Your Tatis

        4 years ago

        If that was it the third team would have just traded for him in the first place!

        Reply
  21. jonnyzuck

    4 years ago

    bold strategy brodie

    Reply
  22. jorge78

    4 years ago

    But the Mets aren’t in the race!!??

    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      4 years ago

      guess the Thor-Stroman rumors were true then

      Reply
  23. Oxford Karma

    4 years ago

    Wow. Well played Mets! Now they can trade Syndergaard, replenish, and try to extend Wheeler. Dom Smith has to be going back. Maybe Nimmo.

    Reply
    • Matt Galvin

      4 years ago

      Yes could use Ninmo if another OF goes back in deal. Smith even if Smoak is Trade might not be room for him because have Bichette is going to be SS when comes up. Drury needs a spot to, Lugo and Gsellman in Deal.

      Reply
    • BasedBallGuru

      4 years ago

      Delusion lvls over 1000

      Reply
    • Show Me Your Tatis

      4 years ago

      lmao and what makes you think that Wheeler will sign an extension big guy?

      Reply
    • Boogaloo

      4 years ago

      They won’t replenish much more than they gave up and now have stroman for one year instead of Thor for 2.

      What a stupid move

      Reply
  24. jjd002

    4 years ago

    Perhaps Morosi misunderstood Yankees or Astros?

    Reply
  25. GB85

    4 years ago

    Bizarre, return will sure be interesting to see.

    Reply
  26. mlb1225

    4 years ago

    Why though?

    Reply
    • Freddy H

      4 years ago

      Same reason Pirates traded for Archer.. None.

      Reply
  27. AllOurGodsHaveAbandonedUs

    4 years ago

    Well, then…..

    Glad he will not be a Brave. If the Braves don’t get Bum or Syn, then don’t bother “improving” the team. They will either miss the playoffs or be another early exist if they stand pat with the terrible rotation. Improving the bullpen will still make the team bad.

    Reply
  28. 90shair

    4 years ago

    And hilarious that he goes to the Mets who, as another poster stated, are a laughing stock in NYC! Stroman even stated that the NL is “where pitchers go to hide.” Eat crow!!

    Reply
  29. Yankeedynasty

    4 years ago

    Why are the Mutts getting another pitcher while trading Thor and Wheeler? Stupid move.

    Reply
    • metfan4ever

      4 years ago

      Yankeedynasty—is it a dynasty when you don’t win a W/S in 10 year—-the UNKNOWING stankee fans are so ignorant The Mets will lose 2 starter after this season and I think Lugo too. So they don’t have to trade Thor if they’re not blown away. Need a true CF. Just because the Mets don’t follow the STANKEES BUY BUY BUY is no reason to Hate stankeedynasty (sorry to true Yankee fans BUT this A-hole needed it) Just don’t go 0 for 4 in BOSTON because that’s who you’ll meet in the Playoffs.

      Reply
      • Boogaloo

        4 years ago

        Lol, the Mutts fans are so confused.

        Bye bye Thor.

        Stroman will fit in perfectly with his big mouth and constant celebrations.

        After next year they won’t even have him, lol

        Reply
        • wonzibells

          4 years ago

          children! behave yourselves…..yall really calling each other stankees and mutts, i’m over here eating popcorn and reading comments just laughing, yall hilarious!

      • KnicksFanCavsFan

        4 years ago

        @metfan4ever Pleaaaaassssseee refrain from dissing his name because he may well be old enough to remember several dynasty moments. meanwhile…. we’ve won 5 world series since your Mets won their last in 86.

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  30. BasedBallGuru

    4 years ago

    Guess he knows he will be back to being an armchair GM and agent again soon so hes going to mortgage the teams future to try and save this season and the next before hes fired.

    Hilarious

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    • Boogaloo

      4 years ago

      Exactly what he’s doing. He could care less about 5 years from now and he’s just gutting the organization so he can have a small shot at winning.

      Sad part is, Mets fans are somehow defending this, lol

      Reply
      • KnicksFanCavsFan

        4 years ago

        if everyone here feels the Mets have a light package for Stroman then how can you hate this deal? even if the Mets aren’t contending this year they still should be trying next year.

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        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          Because they traded prospects for one year of an inconsistent starter.

          A starter that relies on defense alot and the Mets are the worst defensive team in the game.

          The team already had a bad farm system. They desperatly need to rebuild, NOT trade prospects

        • bush1

          4 years ago

          Exactly, the trade itself was fine. It’s the fact the Mets did the deal that’s the issue. They have a terrible farm system and just gutted more for a small chance next year. It’s beyond idiotic and wreck less.

  31. timnellis

    4 years ago

    I think they will keep Thor now. But trade Wheeler. They should have an amazing rotation next season. Will need to upgrade the majority of their lineup tho.

    Degrom, Thor, Stroman, Vargas, Matz.

    Reply
    • LAblujay

      4 years ago

      Why not keep Wheeler and have a terrific rotation? A 6-man rotation never hurt anyone

      Reply
      • timnellis

        4 years ago

        Because he is a free agent at the end of the season. Might as well get 1-2 offensive upgrades for him. It will help them rebuild their offense. (Which is an obvious need)

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        • LAblujay

          4 years ago

          Gotcha.

        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          Are you drunk?

          Who the hell is giving up 2 mlb ready offensive upgrades for a guy with a 4.7 era in a pitchers park in the national league?

          Plus he was just hurt, pitched poorly when he returned and is a free agent in 2 months?

          God Mets fans are dumb

        • timnellis

          4 years ago

          1) I’m not a Mets fan
          2) I said an offensive upgrade or 2. The Mets have a lot of holes. And their offense is kind of a dumpster fire. So I’m sure an upgrade to them would be expendable to a contender. (Which is who would be trading for Wheeler because he is a rental so the only time a team would trade for a rental is if they think he can help to put them over the top in their playoff rotation)

        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          Exactly my point, no contender is giving up mlb ready players for wheeler.

          Just simply for depth reasons. There are 2 months left and a guy not playing much but contributing is not being dealt for a guy with no team control who was just hurt and is having a bad year.

        • timnellis

          4 years ago

          I bet there are several teams that would do just that to improve their rotation simply for the playoffs:

          Brewers, Yankees, Red Sox, Braves, Phillies, Indians, and Twins are some examples. Teams that would shot him into the 3 hole in their playoff rotation if they make it. They wouldn’t have to give up a lot but it would be worth it to give up something. And anything would be a fairly good upgrade for the Mets who aren’t going to contend this season but if they improve their lineup some have a legitimate possibility to compete for their division next season. I know their bullpen has been a mess this year. They have 20 something blown saves. I think that number is super high for their personnel. I don’t think that Diaz and Familia are as bad as they have played this season so far. Say they improve that number from 20 something down to about 15. Poof they are right back in the playoff mix. They also need to improve their lineup significantly. But if they can do that either by trading wheeler and maybe signing 2-3 offensive upgrades this offseason I think they can compete for the division. Their division is loaded but that would at least give them a chance. That being said I would take Degrom, Thor, and Stroman against probably any rotation in the league except for the Dodgers, Astros, and Nationals.

        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          So give me an example of who this teams would give up for wheeler?

    • terry

      4 years ago

      I agree.

      Reply
    • metfan4ever

      4 years ago

      Vargas’s contract might not get pick up and the Mets will just let him go. Wheeler has sign if trade he’d like to sign back with the Mets. Just like Chapman did to the Cubs by signing back with the Yankees. Matz is a #5 starter at best. A shut out game doesn’t change that. The only Mets starting Pitcher under 500, deGrom. Funny.

      Reply
  32. Brad Vanderberg

    4 years ago

    Blue jays better has gotten a stud OF for him and a couple decent young arms. Or does this mean Syndergaard to the Jays where he should’ve been all along? That deal with d’Arnaud and Thor for Dickey wasn’t good on Anthopoulos

    Reply
    • mcappy

      4 years ago

      Who won more games? Dickey with Toronto or Syndergaard with Mets? The answer might surprise you.

      Reply
      • lgm32

        4 years ago

        yeah but

        Dickey: 130 GS 49-52 4.05

        Syndergaard: 106 GS 44-27 3.21

        Reply
        • Taejonguy

          4 years ago

          a lot closer than most people realize.

        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          Factor in the ballparks and different leagues and it’s dam near even

  33. thegreatcerealfamine

    4 years ago

    Why would a rebuilding organization make a move using their only real trade asset with the Mets?

    Reply
    • bross16

      4 years ago

      Giles and Hudson are also good chips

      Reply
      • thegreatcerealfamine

        4 years ago

        Giles yes, but not the huge value of Stroman. The Muts of all teams.

        Reply
    • Brad Vanderberg

      4 years ago

      I’ll take Syndergaard back for sure!! Toronto was his first organization. Too bad they never got to see him pitch with that scary lineup between 2013-2016.

      Reply
  34. ripaceventura30

    4 years ago

    Must be flipping him or posturing for next season but it’s the Mets so who knows. Otherwise you’re giving up assets for a shot at a Wild Card game (6.0 games back isn’t too insurmountable) by getting someone who probably wouldn’t touch the field in that game.

    Reply
    • jim stem

      4 years ago

      If you can run deGrom, Stroman, Syndergaard/Wheeler out in a post season series, you have a darn good chance. A .500 team makes the playoffs and the Mets are just 5 under after today. The need a lock down closer. No idea why the pitching guru Callaway and his pitching coaches haven’t figured out how to fix Diaz. He is always missing up and in (and flat) to his pitching shoulder side.

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      • ripaceventura30

        4 years ago

        Yeah but there’s so many more things the team needs to even get into a postseason series. This is a move you make looking to get that final piece of the puzzle not propel you into the playoffs.

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    • zuma

      4 years ago

      6 games back is insurmountable when there are 6 teams in front of you.

      Reply
      • ripaceventura30

        4 years ago

        That’s a good point odds are at least one of those teams can play just ok enough to stay ahead.

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  35. prestigeworldwide

    4 years ago

    Robbie Ray next

    Reply
  36. Payne Train

    4 years ago

    Be interesting to see who they flip him to.

    Reply
  37. timewalk42

    4 years ago

    Interesting move by the Mets to secure a quality starter for next season

    Reply
  38. Derjukee

    4 years ago

    Unless they send Syndergaard in this deal, this could be a surprisingly smart move of monopolizing the highest quality available starting pitching. But, who knows. I just hope the twins get one of them.

    Reply
  39. steelerbravenation

    4 years ago

    And Thor goes ????????????

    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      4 years ago

      …crazy from having to play on this darn team.

      Reply
    • Boogaloo

      4 years ago

      To Houston, you hear heard it here first.

      The Mutts are more interested in hurting the Spankees than they are in building a winning team

      Reply
      • metfan4ever

        4 years ago

        Houston doesn’t have the CF the Mets need and niether do the Yankees.

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        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          Mets fans are a joke.

          Like all they need is a center fielder.

          You do realize you have a horrible farm system that just got worse? They need help EVERYWHERE

  40. Christopher_Oriole

    4 years ago

    Are the Mets going to package him and another pitcher to a contender for a big package of prospects? Maybe Noah and Stroman to the Astros for the prospect they wouldn’t give up.

    Reply
    • astrosfan4life

      4 years ago

      This is the only kind of scenario I can think of. Makes no sense at all otherwise.

      Reply
      • Christopher_Oriole

        4 years ago

        Agreed. I can only imagine a scenario like this where the Mets are packing a group of pitchers together for an elite group of prospects.

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    • metfan4ever

      4 years ago

      again Astros do not have the CF-who can hit-that the Mets needs & if the Astros would not pay the price for Thor alone then what makes you think they can get both

      Reply
  41. DarkSide830

    4 years ago

    theyll get a net gain in prospects when they deal Thor most likely, but they’re selling low on Thor and likely wolnt contend until Stroman signs his next deal, and there’s no guarantee said deal will be signed with the Mets.

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  42. PowerHouse Spartans

    4 years ago

    Mets to send Thor to San Diego.

    Reply
  43. chicagofan1978

    4 years ago

    Milwaukee will nite on Syndegaard, per my sources, which are none.

    Reply
  44. tkool

    4 years ago

    BVW makes me scratch my head

    Reply
  45. Brad Vanderberg

    4 years ago

    I hope Stroman can get back to his old self while in NY. But as a Mets and jays fan, he does come with a lot of drama. So sending out 26 year old Syndergaard with all new added drama this season for 28 year old stroman hot head lol. Both however 1-2 guys in any rotation is a good risk to take. I hope the Jays are bringing home Syndergaard.

    Reply
    • KnicksFanCavsFan

      4 years ago

      what drama?

      Reply
  46. Jimmy Lahey

    4 years ago

    Brodie looking to flip the Stro Show to Detroit for Zimmerman. Am I right?

    Reply
    • PowerHouse Spartans

      4 years ago

      Not likely

      Reply
      • Jimmy Lahey

        4 years ago

        Sorry. This is my first post and I wanted to make it memorable.

        Reply
  47. DarkSide830

    4 years ago

    no way they re-trade Stroman. Toronto would not have dealt him if they believed the Mets were trying to turn a profit. that would mean they’d have a better offer elsewehere, or a three-team deal would be in order.

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  48. timewalk42

    4 years ago

    To many Fans believe GMs should play fantasy baseball with their organization I am a bit surprised to see the post saying it was a dumb move anytime a team can secure quality pitching depth for the future it’s a good day for that ball club especially with the high probability that the Mets will trade Noah or Wheeler for a cash of upside prospects grabbing Stroman will force clubs to pay the price they want now that Ine if the fall back options is off the table

    Reply
    • PeeWeeGaskins

      4 years ago

      Periods and commas are a thing, bro.

      Reply
  49. spinach

    4 years ago

    Bet they keep Syndegaard.

    Thought they would get Stroman for some of their big league pieces: Rosario, Smith, Davis, Nimmo, Lugo, etc.

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  50. bj82

    4 years ago

    I’m puzzled. They won’t even contend next year. Mets are so damn jealous of the Yanks. Lol

    Reply
    • timewalk42

      4 years ago

      To say they won’t contend is ridiculous!!! All they need to do now is work on the bullpen they just locked up a rotation piece to fill the upcoming hole they are going to have

      Reply
      • bj82

        4 years ago

        How giving my perspective of them next year, its ridiculous? There are 3 teams in that division better than them. I highly doubt they go anywhere next year.

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      • Boogaloo

        4 years ago

        So they have stroman instead of wheeler next year, how is this an upgrade?

        She crap team, just with a worse farm system now

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        • bj82

          4 years ago

          Lol, theybtrades their top 2 best pitching prospects. Stroman will probably not resign with the Mets.

  51. dshires4

    4 years ago

    This deal doesn’t make sense for the Mets on any level so basically I’m expecting them to flip him in a package with Diaz. Why acquire this piece in a non contending year when your franchise desperately needs a new, competent GM and a rebuild if the intention isn’t to flip him?

    Reply
    • jjd002

      4 years ago

      The only thing I can think of is they now hold the two most sought after rotation pieces.

      Reply
  52. king beas

    4 years ago

    Fire Brodie please

    Reply
  53. Show Me Your Tatis

    4 years ago

    What? Oh my god! Like what is the point of all this?

    Reply
  54. bobg529

    4 years ago

    We traded you Cano! It’s on the wire!

    Reply
  55. hetfield777

    4 years ago

    Thor is more than likely moved now, maybe with Diaz as well.

    Reply
  56. lefty58

    4 years ago

    Wow, talk about sticking it to the Yankees. They may never win a thing, but the Mets finally did something of note that wasn’t an embarrassment to themselves and baseball.

    Reply
    • PowerHouse Spartans

      4 years ago

      Right. Until Stroman blows a gasket

      Reply
      • lefty58

        4 years ago

        It took a primary target of the Yankees off the table and raised the price to acquire whatever is left on the market. If he gets hurt it’s off no relevance to the Yankees.

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        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          Lol, trading away prospects in a year you aren’t contending for a guy with 1 year left on his contract just to hurt a team that plays in the other league isn’t embarrassing?

        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          im 100% sure the GM didnt give the Yanks any thought for this. it’s one thing to claim aguy on wavers to keep a rival from getting them but i doubt this was done to hurt the yanks.

        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          It was done because Brodie has to do things for attention.

          As far as building a baseball team it makes no sense

  57. GB85

    4 years ago

    Say all you want, but we all have to admit that the Mets sure have kept things interesting.

    Reply
  58. PowerHouse Spartans

    4 years ago

    Guess this means Yanks going after Robbie Ray

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  59. sportsnut969

    4 years ago

    color me shocked now they can focus on extending Wheeler.

    say they deal Thor to Padres and get the lefty and second base prospect plus

    rotation 2019

    Stroman , Wheeler, Matz.

    if the Mets who have been rumored to have been interested in Bauer also can get the lefty and the second base prospect that it has been known the Indians were interested in and also flip them to Indians as part of a Bauer deal .

    Adding Stroman an Bauer to a rotation of Wheeler and Matz.

    makes Mets true contender for 2020 by just subtracting Thor.

    just a thought

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    • PowerHouse Spartans

      4 years ago

      Matz is far too inconsistent

      Reply
    • Show Me Your Tatis

      4 years ago

      Why would they trade Thor? They are trying to CONTEND!

      Oh and why would Wheeler want to forego his free agency to play for that dumpster fire?

      Reply
      • AllRiseForTheJudge

        4 years ago

        Show Me Your Tatis is easily the best handle I’ve ever seen anywhere

        Reply
        • Show Me Your Tatis

          4 years ago

          Thank you sir.

    • rocky7

      4 years ago

      Not a Mets fan, but why in the world would the Mets want a second base prospect when they have Cano, Jeff Mc Neil, and a some point Lowrie….that would be a typical Mets move, but don’t think even they are that stupid.

      Reply
    • Begamin

      4 years ago

      Why do people want to extend Wheeler? He isnt good. I’d trade Wheeler while his value is somehow still existent and extend Thor. Theyre both having rough seasons but Thor has had higher highs than Wheeler, is younger, and consistently put up good numbers (prior to this year) whereas Wheeler exchanges a good year for a bad one if he isnt on the IL

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  60. SecsSeksSecks

    4 years ago

    Ahhhhahahaha! they really did it again! Sorry Mets fans. Along with the help of BVW the Wilpons just traded away what little future they had left for a one year rental during a season (next season) that they almost assuredly won’t make the playoffs any way. The Phil’s, Nats and Braves will likely be better than the Mets during the 1 season he is currently under contract to help them. They could try to sign him to a new contract but they probably could have done that without the trade if it were the main goal. He is having a good season but he is nowhere near a superstar. The Mets are basically in the process of trading $, prospects and multiple years of Thor for 1 year of Stroman. Thor hasn’t had a great season by his standards this year but he is still a better and unquestionably more talented pitcher than Stroman. Why would they really pull the trigger on this?

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  61. Reflect

    4 years ago

    I wonder if this means wheeler to the Brewers for Grandal

    Reply
    • lefty58

      4 years ago

      You can’t be serious? Why would anyone want Grandal?

      Reply
      • Reflect

        4 years ago

        Brewers get Wilson Ramos, Wheeler. Mets get Grandal, a prospect.

        The point would be that Brewers want pitching, and the Mets want to not have Ramos on the team anymore.

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        • BringBackDownvotes

          4 years ago

          Brewers aren’t making that ridiculous trade. Grandal is a solid catcher. They don’t want to rely on Pina and Nottingham down the stretch for just 1 middling pitcher.

  62. sportsfan101

    4 years ago

    Why post this if you can’t get more information on the trade for over 20 minutes…

    Reply
    • Taejonguy

      4 years ago

      they dont control the information flow…

      Reply
  63. timewalk42

    4 years ago

    Watch Brodie acquire Ray also there is a big picture a bunch of short sighted fans are not seeing

    Reply
  64. grnmtnsoxfan

    4 years ago

    I see the “Stroman sucks and is injured a lot” Yankees fans have already started to come out. So sweet….

    Reply
    • Jimmy Lahey

      4 years ago

      Well, his attitude sucks.

      Reply
    • PowerHouse Spartans

      4 years ago

      I didn’t want the Yankees to ever get Stroman. He’s maybe a 4th starter at best. Inconsistent and mercurial.

      Reply
    • rocky7

      4 years ago

      See how “sweet” it is when DJ, and Mookie walks…..how’s that for a Yankee fan coming out! Oh I forgot….you still have Pearce to rely on!
      What comes around goes around Mr Fenway!

      Reply
    • Brad Vanderberg

      4 years ago

      They got the wrong guy!! That’s Aaron Sanchez blister boy — can’t get by 5 innings without whining about something.

      Reply
  65. Big Chungus

    4 years ago

    Hunter Wood just got traded to Cleveland

    Reply
    • Matt Galvin

      4 years ago

      Yes but not a big name as Stroman is,

      Reply
  66. goldenmisfit

    4 years ago

    This is the Mets being the Mets they are going to trade away a young starting pitcher with two more years of team control to acquire a starting pitcher of one more year of team control. They are nowhere near even a chance of getting in the playoffs but they are lame brain of a general manager is trying to convince ownership they can still get in the postseason because he only got the job because he was the only interview that said you don’t need to rebuild.

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  67. sureshotschmitty

    4 years ago

    Let’s all wait till the other shoe drops
    BVW has some guts give him a chance and wait till the dust settles

    Reply
  68. TomG

    4 years ago

    Just 6 back in the wild card race with a soft schedule in the second half, the Mets are still contenders.

    Reply
    • Boogaloo

      4 years ago

      31 straight against winning teams after next week.

      Wake up idiot

      Reply
  69. Frank Waller

    4 years ago

    Befuddled. Mets farm system is crap. I am guessing Diaz and Matz? So many better teams with better prospects…can’t wait for the details.

    Reply
  70. met man

    4 years ago

    Let this trade play out.Maybe Thor isn’t in the trade.If not,the Mets have a great potential staff for future.We’ll soon find out

    Reply
  71. underdoglefty

    4 years ago

    Surprise all you New Yorkies, I predict Thor to the Angels!

    Reply
  72. macrohard69

    4 years ago

    “The Blue Jays will be receiving pitching prospects from the Mets in the Marcus Stroman deal.”

    —- Mark Feinsand

    Reply
    • Boogaloo

      4 years ago

      Well Kay and woods Richardson are there only 2 good ones.

      No way even the Mets are dumb enough to give them up for a 1 year rental who isn’t even consistent.

      Reply
      • bigdaddyt

        4 years ago

        Funny how you were dead on for the trade yet don’t even know stromans got another year of control

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  73. jim stem

    4 years ago

    …which really allows them to now flip Syndergaard, Wheeler, Matz or Vargas. Or not, because deGrom, Stroman, Syndergaard, Matz who ever they get in return for Wheeler is pretty impressive. Syndergaard as a #3 is probably going to reap better results than as a #2. I’d like to see at least a top 40 SP prospect returned for Wheeler to slot in as a #5. Lots of teams contending, so two pitching prospects and an outfielder is not asking too much if you can unload Frasier and Vargas in a Wheeler deal.

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  74. GB85

    4 years ago

    As of this moment, #Mets and #Padres are not close to a Syndergaard trade, sources tell The Athletic. So, NYM’s pending acquisition of Stroman appears to be independent of any potential Syndergaard deal.

    — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2019

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  75. Dexxter

    4 years ago

    If Edwin Diaz is in this trade? Wow!

    The Mets don’t have a clue what they’re doing.

    Reply
  76. chemistrynut

    4 years ago

    I would think the Jays will want a pitcher coming back to them, unless they have someone in the minors ready to come up to the majors. The only guy that comes to mind that the Mets have in the high minors that teams could be interested in is Anthony Kay..I know they have Szapucki in low minors coming back from an injury who was (before the injury) a good prospect. Not sure if the Jays would want him now.
    On the ML level, I wouldn’t discount them having interest in Seth Lugo as part of a package..He can start or work out the pen and has been, for the most part, consistently effective the last couple years.
    People are also talking about Nimmo going the other way..maybe before his injury this year that would have been an option but I think teams are staying away from him until he can show he’s over the disc problems.

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  77. bravesfan

    4 years ago

    Seems dumb. Need more details

    Reply
    • bravesfan

      4 years ago

      After seeing more details, this is in fact a dumb trade

      Reply
  78. bj82

    4 years ago

    The Blue Jays wanted more from the Yankees (Deivi Garcia, a top-100 prospect) than the Mets (no top-100 pitching prospects), and that’s due to them being in the same division. Like always, teams ask the Yanks for more a trades.

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  79. Catch tha Taste

    4 years ago

    OMG, as a Jays fan I’m scared to see what we got back in this deal. The Mets dont have amazing pitching on the farm (Maybe Kay is the centrepiece) And I can see a guy like Dom. Smith. But who knows with Atkins.

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  80. dlevin11

    4 years ago

    Mets stick it to Stankees once again. They will not trade within their division or with their cross-town rivals…..makes sense

    Reply
    • luclusciano

      4 years ago

      You really believe they did this to “stick” it to another team? That’s silly.

      Reply
    • cxz

      4 years ago

      If the objective of making a baseball trade is to stick it to someone, you’re doing it very wrong.

      Reply
      • zuma

        4 years ago

        But this is the Mets

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  81. jim-41

    4 years ago

    The Yankees were never in the market for new pitching. Hal is just as happy with his four bald tires and one big flat in the trunk. His car may look nice, but its not going down the road.

    Reply
  82. Davesr1978

    4 years ago

    Reports are that Syndergaard is NOT a part of this deal…

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  83. Brad Vanderberg

    4 years ago

    Sounds like a 3-team deal. I’ve heard the A’s have as much interest in Syndergaard as do the Braves and Astros. But a little surprised to see Stroman wind up with the Mets. However I am a big fan of Toronto, Oakland and the Mets. So this is kind of exciting. However as a jays fan I would presume first in my heart I’d like to get Syndergaard back in Toronto and maybe a guy like Conforto or some top OF prospect. But I don’t think the Mets have a lot to offer from the OF neither does Oakland. So I’m skeptical that Ross Asskins messed this one up as usual.

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  84. cxz

    4 years ago

    This one could wind up looking pretty bad for both teams. A team deluded into thinking it has a good bet to contend, trading assets to add when they desperately need to be re-tooling. Meanwhile, it’s hard to imagine the Mets offered something better than the Jays could have received elsewhere.
    This is definitely interesting to follow, don’t exactly know if that’s in a good way though.

    Reply
  85. timewalk42

    4 years ago

    Nobody wants Diaz or anyone else from the Mets Relief core if they had anyone good in there they would be leading the division instead of leading the league in blown saves

    Reply
    • Begamin

      4 years ago

      idk about you I’d buy low on Diaz. However, i’d like to emphasize the buy low part of the previous sentence

      Reply
    • DarkSide830

      4 years ago

      there is no team in the league that wouldnt buy low on Diaz for the right price. as for contenders paying top dollar for him? not right now, that’s for sure.

      Reply
  86. Gocubsgo1986

    4 years ago

    Poor Stroman. Can’t catch a tax break or a baseball break.

    Reply
  87. Moneyballer

    4 years ago

    Stroman was pretty much lights out this year so the pickup is justified. Who knows maybe they have an idea of the prospect haul they will get by dealing syndergaard, wheeler, diaz etc and liked those prospects more than the ones used to get Stroman. It’s possible stroman replaces one starter and they gain better prospects in doing so. Any organization would consider that a win.

    Reply
    • A-A

      4 years ago

      If they trade Wheeler for better guys than they traded for Stroman that would be a win of epic proportions. Also unlikely

      Reply
    • Gwynning

      4 years ago

      Well said, Moneyballer. The simple fact here is nobody knows all the facts. Maybe the Jays took the package with the players they liked the best, eh Trade Rumorers? Maybe the Mets will flip Stro because, bear with me, they like the players in the package presented from Team C. Sit back and stop rushing to judgments, people. Also, maybe the Mets see Stro as their #3 behind Thor and deGrom next year. Pretty solid 3 pack… who can blame the Mets for trying to get better sooner? They won’t commit to a rebuild so dumpster fire or not, we should all just sit back and watch the fun unfold. Quality perspective, Moneyballer.

      Reply
      • Show Me Your Tatis

        4 years ago

        You aren’t trying to push Wil Myers in a Syndergaard trade yet?

        Reply
    • Show Me Your Tatis

      4 years ago

      It wouldn’t be a win because they are giving up a pitcher who is BETTER than Stroman.

      Reply
  88. TaylorLH

    4 years ago

    Texas thanks you for buying the controllable SP that was considered ahead of mike minor.

    Now clubs have to choose unloading their entire farm system for Thor or take Minor for a more reasonable price.

    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      4 years ago

      Klentak is on line one

      Reply
  89. 86mets

    4 years ago

    Brodie, wth are you thinking? ‍♂️ This only makes sense if they get Gore++ from the Padres for Syndergaard. I shudder to think what he gave up in this deal. SMDH.

    Reply
    • AllRiseForTheJudge

      4 years ago

      Syndergaard is not netting Gore++. The Dads have said they won’t trade Gore for him. BUT, would they trade Gore + for him AND Stroman?

      Reply
      • Gwynning

        4 years ago

        That’s a hot potato! I dont think so… but you’d be remiss not to listen to every offer. Nice handle too, Judge.

        Reply
  90. Rosstradamus

    4 years ago

    6 games back from wildcard is definitely not out of it this season, especially with 33 of last 51 games at home(28-20 at home so far)…some people have little/no faith! I remember when the Seattle Mariners, of all teams, came back from a 13-game deficit in August! Mets may feel they can go on a run like Nats recently have(not saying they will) but if they believe that, I think that’s a good thing for Mets fans, too bad you always have to be negative about everything and don’t realize you got a team nobody really wants to play right now!

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    • A-A

      4 years ago

      If they match the Dodgers winning % (the best in baseball) for the rest of the season they win 87 games. This presumes they are basically the best team in baseball for August and Sept

      If the Cubs, Brewers, Nationals, and Phillies match their current winning % to days, they all fall between 86-87 wins. That’s the narrow path to the playoffs. Just be the best team in baseball

      Reply
      • Boogaloo

        4 years ago

        They have to be the best team in baseball AND hope no more than 1 of the 6 teams ahead of them play slightly better than they have so far.

        It truly is the worst run team in MLB

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  91. terry

    4 years ago

    Interesting move which speak volumes about the market. I want know what the Mets gave up for him, that the other contenders wouldn’t. The Mets farm isn’t as deep as the Yanks, Braves or Astros to out bid them is the real surprise here.

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  92. PowerHouse Spartans

    4 years ago

    Blue Jays just dropped into a deep hole. Blew the Stroman trade. Astros, Brewers or A’s would have given them more. Mets don’t have a strong farm system. Why would Jays take less for Stroman than they could have gotten?

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    • AllRiseForTheJudge

      4 years ago

      How do you know what any of those teams would have been willing to give up or that any of them had any real interest?

      Reply
      • PowerHouse Spartans

        4 years ago

        That would be implying Stroman has no trade value. Mets the only team that would have liked to have gotten Stroman? Can’t believe that.

        Reply
        • KnicksFanCavsFan

          4 years ago

          but you have no idea what the other teams offered or how the Jays scouts feel about the players they acquired.

      • A-A

        4 years ago

        One FV 55, non top 100 pitcher and other parts was obviously the best offer

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    • terry

      4 years ago

      You’re assuming those teams made offers.

      Reply
      • PowerHouse Spartans

        4 years ago

        C’mon. Mets the only team that made an offer? Ok……

        Reply
    • slider32

      4 years ago

      Yes, Mlb trade values has Stroman worth 28.1 while Kay is worth 3.8 and Richardson worth 7.1.

      Reply
  93. Scrap1ron

    4 years ago

    Maybe the Mets traded for Stroman to flip him.

    Reply
    • PowerHouse Spartans

      4 years ago

      Maybe. Funny thing is now Mets fans think they have a real shot at the World Series. Crazy day!

      Reply
      • portopotti

        4 years ago

        Not the sane ones.

        Reply
  94. chemistrynut

    4 years ago

    Per Rosenthal’s twitter feed (in case it hasn’t been posted yet)

    Class A RHP Simeon Woods Richardson, #Mets’ second-round pick in 2018, was one of names under discussion with #BlueJays in Stroman talks, sources tell me and
    @ByRobertMurray
    . Inclusion in deal not confirmed at this moment.

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  95. chemistrynut

    4 years ago

    It’s Kay and Richardson, per Rosenthal’s twitter feed.

    Reply
    • jbigz12

      4 years ago

      Lmao going to be a lot of salty Jays fans.

      Reply
      • Oilcan

        4 years ago

        and that is a massive understatement

        Reply
    • slider32

      4 years ago

      Weak package!

      Reply
  96. NaiveYouAre

    4 years ago

    Once this deal is complete, the Dodgers will be getting involved. You heard it here first 😉

    Reply
    • LAblujay

      4 years ago

      Hoping you’re right..

      Reply
    • Matt Galvin

      4 years ago

      Yes for Giles or Hudson or Smoak.

      Reply
    • AllRiseForTheJudge

      4 years ago

      Dodgers in play for Thor maybe?

      Reply
  97. Brassroo

    4 years ago

    This move completely changes the complexion of the trade deadline…every FO is scrambling and re-assessing the market for starting pitching. Most unusual turn of events.

    Reply
  98. krillin89

    4 years ago

    Wow… why didn’t the Braves outbid this package???

    Reply
    • AllOurGodsHaveAbandonedUs

      4 years ago

      it will jeopardize their MLB Pipeline farm system championship title.

      Reply
      • Bocephus

        4 years ago

        Hahaha, there’s the kind of return I predicted the Jays would get. Pretty damn bad when you get fleeced by the Mets. hahaha

        Reply
  99. ElMagoN9ne

    4 years ago

    Didn’t expect that.

    Reply
  100. fantasticword-

    4 years ago

    This seems like an underwhelming return. The Braves, Padres, Yankees, etc. could’ve easily beaten that and still be comfortable. I’m confused.

    Reply
  101. timnellis

    4 years ago

    I expected they would have gotten more for him than they did.

    Reply
  102. PowerHouse Spartans

    4 years ago

    What does this mean for Matthew Boyd, Robbie Ray & Trevor Bauer?

    Reply
    • Brassroo

      4 years ago

      Not a big haul for any of them apparently.

      Reply
    • mohoney

      4 years ago

      It means Bauer gets moved over the winter.

      Reply
  103. Begamin

    4 years ago

    How do the Jays justify asking for Gleyber and Deivi Garcia from the Yankees only to take a decent pitching prospect and a lotto ticket pitching a 4.25 ERA in A ball? How do you ask for a kings ransom from one and are completely willing to accept pennies from another? I get that they wouldnt want to trade within the division but jeeez they couldve gotten such a better package and not only from the Yankees.

    Reply
    • KnicksFanCavsFan

      4 years ago

      who says they demand Torres?

      Reply
  104. Mario93

    4 years ago

    Before they updated the news.. I figured Kay was in the deal. Has to be the center piece. I thought it was Anthony Kay and Mathew Allan going to Toronto, and maybe a lower level prospect as well. Blue Jays decided to go with Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods Richardson. Richardson is supposed to have the best upside in that mets organization from a pitching perspective.

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    • SecsSeksSecks

      4 years ago

      My guess is the info will come out with more clarity in the coming days. 2 hours ago Stroman was a Blue Jay. I doubt the median has picked up on all the details of the trade yet. I don’t know much about the 2 prospects the Mets gave up for Stroman but it sounds like some people don’t think they are all that great. There is either something we don’t know or the Mets took advantage of a situation where the Jays overvalued a prospect or two more than the rest of the league. That’s possible too. We are talking about the Blue Jays after all. That organization hasn’t exactly been run by people considered to be experts since Alex Anthopolous left.

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  105. PowerHouse Spartans

    4 years ago

    Something must be going on with Stroman we don’t know about. Not much of a return for a veteran starter with another year of control

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  106. slider32

    4 years ago

    Jays gave Stroman away, they got 2 pitchers worth a third of the talent of Stroman.

    Reply
  107. jaysfan77

    4 years ago

    Wow. Why even bother trading him?

    Reply
    • jaysfan77

      4 years ago

      I’m die hard jays fan, I don’t understand this. I was thinking these two pitchers would be like a second and third piece.

      Reply
  108. SecsSeksSecks

    4 years ago

    Not me. I doubted we would get either Stroman or Thor but I would much prefer Thor and this seems to make his availability all the more inevitable. The first I heard of the Mets possibly acquiring Stroman it was on the contingency that they traded Thor so I think this may increase the likelihood that Thor is traded. The article on this site stated they wanted to acquire Stroman and since Wheelers trade value is down they wanted to extend him and trade Thor. They needed their few prospects more than Stroman and Stroman is not going to push them over the top this year or next year. Maybe they keep Thor and let Wheeler walk hoping they get picks for a QO? I dunno but this move seems to make no sense for the Mets. As much as they want their fan base to believe they are in contention it is not true. Sounds like the Cano/Diaz deal 2.0. I’m sure that Fred Wilpons is happy because of all the media attention this gets. As a Braves fan it makes me happy. Let them trade their future away when they don’t have a present no matter what they do.

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  109. billysbballz

    4 years ago

    The equivalent to this trade from Yanks is Florial and Abreu.

    Reply
    • yanks02026

      4 years ago

      And florial is top 100 and none of the mets pitchers were

      Reply
      • Melchez

        4 years ago

        Florial is a 21 year old hitting .220 in A ball.

        Reply
        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          Sounds alot like Gimenez, but hes great right?

          Lol

    • A-A

      4 years ago

      Isn’t Florial #67 on pipeline?

      Reply
      • Melchez

        4 years ago

        So? Clint Frazier was a top 50 prospect a few years ago… look at him now. AAA depth piece.

        Reply
        • Begamin

          4 years ago

          C Frazier is only in AAA due to the abundance of OFers on the Yankees. He has hit well during his time in the bigs. Of course, you already know this but your blind hate of the Yankees has you twisting every scenario imaginable against the them.

        • Melchez

          4 years ago

          Maybin? Tauchman? Garner? Hicks? Come on dude… put the glue down.
          Judge is a great player. Stanton can’t stay on the field. Frazier can’t beat these scrubs for playing time because he’s a scrub.

        • Begamin

          4 years ago

          They wanted Frazier to get regular ABs which is why you see Tauchman up instead if Frazier. Frazier put up an OPS+ of 121 in 209 PA this season at the big league level. For comparisons sake: Benintendi has an OPS+ of 106, Nicholas Castellanos has an OPS+ of 108, and Moustakas has an OPS+ of 119.

          I know youre not very smart but this is pretty cut and dry.

        • JoeBrady

          4 years ago

          C Frazier is only in AAA due to the abundance of OFers on the Yankees.
          ————————————————————–
          It makes me wonder why Frazier is not your DH instead of EE. Frazier is a lot cheaper than EE, If he hit at least as much as EE, and at least nominally plays the OF, why would the NYY want EE instead of Frazier?

        • Bocephus

          4 years ago

          You’re completely brain dead to compare Clint Frazier to Benintendi. For one Frazier is an absolute butcher in the OF, has the attitude of a 6 year old, and can’t stay healthy. Thanks for the comedy relief there skippy

        • Bocephus

          4 years ago

          Boom goes the dynamite…..

        • Begamin

          4 years ago

          +Bocephus
          Has the attitude of a 6 year old because he didnt like being demoted after posting an OPS+ of 121? I think thats more than reasonable of a reaction. Any other assumption of his personality is simply that: an assumption. He’s been pretty healthy since his concussion too. Had a minor IL stint from jamming his ankle on a slide (in which he couldve probably played on it just fine but the Yankees were being extremely cautious given the amount of injuries that were already piled up).

          Anyway, my point was that he is more than capable of hitting at the MLB level and I proved that by comparing him to other capable hitters at the MLB level. His fielding can use some work, sure, but that wasnt the point. You can pat yourself on the back all you’d like but that still doesnt negate the fact that, when C. Frazier was a regular in the lineup, he did well.

          “bOom GoEs tHe DyNaMiTe”
          oh my, youre so wack. absolute cornball

          +JoeBrady
          Thats a question a lot of people are wondering. Everyone was pretty mind boggled about Fraziers demotion. My guess is they wanted a more suitable backup for Voit at 1B to give him rest. DJ can play 1B but i dont think they were satisfied with DJ at 1B. Since the start of the season they have been trying to carry two 1B on the roster along with DJ (remember it was Bird and Voit, and then Bird went down and they called up Ford). Their desire for an extra 1B led them to acquire EE which then made Frazier the odd man out. Its not like they can send Gardner or Maybin down (theyd have to simply release them, which wouldnt be a good move) so they had to decide between giving Tauchman or Frazier irregular ABs/spot starts. Not wanting to cut into Frazier’s development, they chose Tauchman. Surprisingly enough, Tauchman has held his own as of late.

    • Begamin

      4 years ago

      No its not? Its the equivalent of Abreu and any one of the A Ball pitchers in the Yankees system. Kay is good, Richardson is a lotto ticket

      Reply
      • Stormie

        4 years ago

        Richardson is 18 and striking out 11 per 9 in A-ball. Yanks have nothing comparable to that.

        Reply
        • Begamin

          4 years ago

          Luis Gil is 21 and striking out 12.1 per 9 in A-Ball, posting an ERA of 2.39 (Richardson posting an ERA of 4.50)

          Clarke Schmidt is 23 and striking out 10.5 per 9 in A+ and Rk ball (ERA of 3.24)

          Yoendrys Gomez is 19 and striking out 8.5 per 9 in Rk ball (ERA of 2.12)

          Alexander Vizaino is 22, striking out 10.4 per 9 in A ball (with an ERA of 4.41.. hey thats actually comparable to that of Richardson!)

          I could go on.

        • jbigz12

          4 years ago

          Gil was in the same level as Richardson; but was 3 years older w essentially the same FIP. k rate and such. To suggest the Yankees didn’t have a comparable pitching prospect is a little crazy though. They have Deivi who is 20 and in AAA. SWR was probably a better spect than all those you just listed though, Begamin. Gil is comparable but older. Very close though, I would agree w that. To suggest they have no one comparable is wrong.

        • Begamin

          4 years ago

          +jbigz
          Yeah i mean i know Gil is a bit older. You arent gonna find an exact carbon copy of any player except in rare circumstances. I was just providing examples of minor league pitchers with similarities to Richardson. Like what, would the Jays not have taken that trade if Richardson was replaced with any of Gil, Schmidt, or Gomez? I’d think theyd actually prefer it, unless of course their internal scouts are very high on Richardson and they think they can pull his potential out of him. To me though, Richardson is a lotto ticket addition to a solid pitching prospect in Kay.

        • jbigz12

          4 years ago

          I think Richardson is the real prize here. Kay is ranked higher because he’s closer to the big leagues but his stuff screams #4 starter. SRW has the higher upside for sure. He was in low A like Gil so they are pinged for being further off. But I’d take either one of them over Kay. Kay could be a fine starter but at his ceiling he’s JA Happ. Which is good if he gets there but there’s no certainty of that.

          Watch out for the 2018 draft class. Woods was part of that class. I think there were a lot of arms that you’ll see as quality starters out of there.

  110. metnoxious

    4 years ago

    Wow Yankee fans heads are exploding. Uh maybe they’ll just trade Wheeler and keep Syndegard. Kay is probably a 3 or 4. Woods Richardson is a stud. Haha what if they just traded Vargas and kept the rest. Yankees don’t have the prospects to get a Syndegard deal done.

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    • yanks02026

      4 years ago

      LOL.. They have enough to trade for Noah.. The thing is the mets dont want to trade him to the yankees

      Reply
      • PowerHouse Spartans

        4 years ago

        Mets now favorites to win the World Series (only in Queens).. Rest of MLB laughing their asses off!

        Reply
  111. Melchez

    4 years ago

    Richardson is a 6’3″” version of Deivi Garcia and Anthony Kay is like Justus Sheffield only with potential major league talent.

    Reply
    • kaehlaone

      4 years ago

      Wrong on many levels. Goodness

      Reply
      • Melchez

        4 years ago

        Oh, right… the Mets are just jealous of the Yankees and refused to accept a much better deal from them because they are poopyheads.

        Reply
        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          The Mets are very jealous of the Yankees.

          That’s fairly obvious.

        • causality

          4 years ago

          Bruh lol u cray lmao

    • billysbballz

      4 years ago

      Wow awful take by that guy named Melchez! Couldn’t be more wrong! The equivalent to this deal from Yankee standpoint is Abreu and Losiaga at very best and that’s pushing it!

      Reply
  112. AstrosKLC

    4 years ago

    If I’m the Astros, I offer an old fashioned trade of Correa for Synergaard straight up. Astros Can put Diaz or Straw at SS.

    Reply
    • jorge78

      4 years ago

      A good player who finds creative ways to get injured. The Mets are salivating!

      Reply
      • bush1

        4 years ago

        Lol. Correa and his ability to get his ribs broken during a massage seems like a perfect fit for the Mets.

        Reply
    • Boogaloo

      4 years ago

      Correa and Tucker for Syndergaard and Rosario?

      Reply
  113. uncle mike

    4 years ago

    There’s another one that John Mozeliak and the Cardinals let get away!!! Mozeliak is the most tunneled visioned President of Baseball Operations in Major League Baseball!!

    Reply
  114. PowerHouse Spartans

    4 years ago

    Stroman bolted out of the clubhouse before it was opened to reporters. Pissed maybe??

    Reply
    • Boogaloo

      4 years ago

      Wouldn’t you be?

      Reply
  115. floridapinstripes

    4 years ago

    Kay and Richardson lol. And blue jays fans thought they could get Garcia.

    Reply
    • willdthrill

      4 years ago

      Right. Blue Jays did not do themselves any favors by trying to extract a maximum return from the Yankees. It only served to build up their fans’ expectations and making any deal with less a return than Deivi Garcia/Gleyber Torres look a tad skimpy. Next trading deadline, just keep your mouth shut and get the best deal you can.

      Reply
  116. HubcapDiamondStarHalo

    4 years ago

    Stroman on Friday: “The trade deadline is coming, and that means I should wind up on a team in a more competitive situation!”

    Stroman on Sunday: ‘Aw, hell…”

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  117. david klein

    4 years ago

    Brodie has traded four of our highest ceiling prospects for Diaz, the back half of Cano’s career and a year and a half of Stroman, my goodness

    Reply
    • bj82

      4 years ago

      Mets have 57 games left, I would say less than a year and a half.

      Reply
    • Boogaloo

      4 years ago

      This year is shot so it’s a year of stroman

      Reply
  118. kwakdon2

    4 years ago

    such a stupid trade with both prospects outside of top 100. Kay is already 24 years old struggling at AAA. I really miss Alex Anthopoulous……

    Reply
    • jaysfan77

      4 years ago

      Ya, I’m really starting to doubt this front office myself.

      Reply
    • Catch tha Taste

      4 years ago

      Seriously, if they hold onto Stroman the Jays would have received a compensatory early round draft pick anyways do this deal is pretty much Stro for Kay. Shatkins blow another trade.

      Reply
  119. Yankeepatriot

    4 years ago

    I wanted stroman on the Yankees, I’ve been a big fan of his for awhile now 🙁

    Reply
    • PowerHouse Spartans

      4 years ago

      Yanks don’t need Stroman. At best a #4 starter. Certainly not a playoff caliber #1!

      Reply
      • fatelfunnel

        4 years ago

        Lots of #4 starters have an ERA under 3.00

        Reply
        • Melchez

          4 years ago

          Lots of Yankees will be finding flaws in Stroman now… he’s a number 4… he can’t handle the Yankee spot light… crack under pressure… has a bad weave.
          It’s what Yankee fans do.

        • Boogaloo

          4 years ago

          Lots of Mets fans will be acting like he’s an ace when he’s actually the American leagues version of Zack wheeler

      • jimmertee

        4 years ago

        Stroman is a good #3.

        Reply
  120. HubcapDiamondStarHalo

    4 years ago

    With all the reported interest in Stroman, that’s all that Toronto could get back?!?!?

    Reply
    • jorge78

      4 years ago

      Right!!??

      Reply
  121. billysbballz

    4 years ago

    Actually Florial and Abreu are rated better. I think Toronto got fleeced here and to think they wanted Torres from Yanks!
    Lmao

    Reply
    • Theone23

      4 years ago

      It makes sense to ask the world from the Yanks, given that they are in the same division. Mets in an entirely different league. Underwhelming package nonetheless.

      Reply
    • Stormie

      4 years ago

      Torres was never discussed between the Jays and Yanks, that was a false report.

      Reply
  122. grant77

    4 years ago

    “Though the prospect haul isn’t yet known, there’s no doubt that Stroman won’t come cheap to the Mets.”

    Apparently there is some doubt because the rumoured haul is one of the worst we have seen in many years for a top player on the market with control.

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  123. batty

    4 years ago

    This seems…a light haul, at best.

    Reply
  124. SalaryCapMyth

    4 years ago

    Kay and Richardson just can’t be all. There has to be more in the “more to come.”

    Reply
  125. Central Valley

    4 years ago

    If the Houston Astros can get Bumgarner, they will win it all this year.

    Reply
    • lefty58

      4 years ago

      If they get the Bumgarner off 4 years ago, true.

      Reply
    • bencole

      4 years ago

      He probably won’t be dealt, but I think they’ll win it all anyway

      Reply
  126. munlou

    4 years ago

    Good trade we gave up 2 decent prospects for number 3 pitcher Kay former number 1 still recovering from Tommy John , Richardson last years number 2 still in class A

    Reply
  127. bush1

    4 years ago

    Even in fantasy baseball Brodie’s deals are idiotic. Lol. Like as a fantasy manager I at least understood that assuming Cano would be good at his age coming off a PED suspension was dumb. And that Diaz was poised for some regression after his miraculous 2018 season. Plus Diaz is only a closer, those guys only have so much value, and he can’t get even go more than an inning. Brodie is just dumb and delusional.

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    • Strike Four

      4 years ago

      Hindsight is 20/20. Brodie took risks and many didn’t pay off (you didnt even mention Lowrie, lol). I wouldn’t ever call him “dumb and delusional” like a coward after the fact.

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      • bush1

        4 years ago

        Dude I was ranting the day that Cano deal went down how awful it was, and got crushed on here by Met fans. I’m not hindsighting this at all.

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    • Begamin

      4 years ago

      I’d think any actual deal involving a swap between prospects and MLB level players would be idiotic in fantasy baseball

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      • bush1

        4 years ago

        Well I’m in a dynasty league, lol. Regardless, my point is that it was just a dumb deal and obvious to even a fantasy manager.

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        • Begamin

          4 years ago

          True, they couldve probably gotten a better package

  128. Yankeepatriot

    4 years ago

    Stroman doesn’t seem happy with the trade of what happened after the game is true

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  129. Strike Four

    4 years ago

    So many Blue Jays fans in here, bummed that they didn’t Stroman actually isn’t worth that much. Injuries and bad form, he’s just really inconsistent, he’s only really had 1 good year before 2019. He’s not on Thor’s tier, prospect-wise, but I’m guessing thats Jays fans were thinking.

    BTW the return is perfect and the prospects from the Mets are going to hit MLB.

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  130. WereAllJustGuestsHere

    4 years ago

    The Jays may as well have extended Stroman. Terrible trade by a front office and an owner with no desire to win or the ability the flip the culture in Toronto. Atkins and Shapiro didn’t bother showing up to Halladay’s induction. They didn’t bother showing up to the Blue Jays 1992-1993 dinner reunion in the offseason. They do not care about the success of the past and do not care to succeed in the future by settling for this deal with their biggest trade asset.

    I am disappointed as a Blue Jays fan.

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  131. beyou02215

    4 years ago

    Why do they have to trade Thor? DeGrom, Syndergaard, Stroman a good 1-2-3 next year.

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  132. paligators

    4 years ago

    So, where are the ridiculous Toronto fans who were thinking it would take the top 3 Yankees prospects to acquire Stroman? Who was it, Trimreaper? Calling every Yankee fan stupid for laughing at the thought of including Deivi or Abreu or Frazier….

    Two guys from the Mets who aren’t even top 100 prospects.

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    • dobsonel

      4 years ago

      EXACTLY! This was a steal for the Mets. This is evidence that it isn’t a sellers market after-all.

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    • jimmertee

      4 years ago

      One cannot say anything about this trade other than when Atkins was rehired this past year by Shapiro, every GM in the league rose and gave a standing ovation.

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      • JDGoat

        4 years ago

        So stupid

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        • WereAllJustGuestsHere

          4 years ago

          So was this trade.

    • billysbballz

      4 years ago

      Lol so true!

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    • Theone23

      4 years ago

      Not ridiculous at all to ask the world from the Yanks, being they are a rival in the same division. Doesn’t take a brain surgeon to figure that out

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    • jbigz12

      4 years ago

      Well, if you were listening to Trim for player values you were always going to be led astray.

      This package isn’t that bad. Kay was a top 100 prospect about a month ago. He’s gotten toasted in AAA though. Simeon Woods Richardson averages over a K an inning and has a 2.25 FIP in A ball. He’s an 18 year old former 2nd round pick. I think he has a lot of upside honestly and could be the best piece. Although he’s many years off.

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      • WereAllJustGuestsHere

        4 years ago

        I think that guy did not say top 3 prospects from the Yanks but that depends on the list you go by.

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      • BartoloHRball

        4 years ago

        Toronto wanted to draft him, but the Mets got to Woods first. He has a much higher ceiling but a long way to go. Evidently the Toronto FO loved him then and now, so I’m guessing he was the real target.

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    • WereAllJustGuestsHere

      4 years ago

      The Yankees just came off a poor showing in Boston. Stroman handles the Red Sox pretty well. I would not want any part of Boston in the ALDS.

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  133. billysbballz

    4 years ago

    Losiaga and Abreu are Yanks equivalent abs Toronto settles for that offer but wanted the world plus from Yanks. Now Cashman is gonna get destroyed but a large majority of Yankee fans are clueless and i hate saying that but it’s true.

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    • Yankeepatriot

      4 years ago

      Cashman wasn’t gonna get robbed by the jays GM. Maybe the Mets flip stroman to the Yankees ?

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  134. niched

    4 years ago

    Not a bad move for the Mets. They have too much talent not to be able to compete next year. If they can trade Thor for someone like Forrest Whitley then it could pay off for them, especially if they can get more than Whitley back

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  135. Yankeepatriot

    4 years ago

    It’s funny how the jays asked for Torres and Garcia and they settled for this package lol

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    • sundevil86

      4 years ago

      Agree

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    • bluejays92

      4 years ago

      I don’t think they ever thought they’d actually get those two, though.

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    • xmadxtiox

      4 years ago

      Well, maybe they asked for those two players because they didn’t want to trade to the Yankees. It’s not all in b&w. They