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Mets trading Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard would be a partial fix for a bigger problem
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MetsFanSince71
Jun 13, 2018, 7:25:46 PM6/13/18
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By Mike Rosenstein
mrose...@njadvancemedia.com,
NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
The Mets limp into their Subway Series on Friday against the Yankees at Citi Field with a 27-32 record, and a six-game losing streak hanging around their neck.
Much has been written about whether the team should have a fire sale and rebuild from scratch, starting with trading away aces Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard.
Others have wondered if GM Sandy Alderson will pay the price for the Mets' failure this season.
How Yankees feel about Subway Series
But The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal has a different take on the Mets, including how to fix the floundering franchise:
The current debate around the Mets -- whether they should trade one or both of their ace right-handers, Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard -- should be one part of a larger discussion. The Mets are highly unlikely to tear down completely, sources say. But if they intend to retool on the fly, they will need to engage in some serious self-evaluation, and determine whether their current efforts to develop talent are good enough.
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DeGrom, the National League leader with a 1.49 ERA, is under control through 2020; Syndergaard, who is scheduled to face the Yankees on Sunday after spending 15 days on the disabled list with a strained ligament in his right index finger, is under control through 2021. The Mets could trade one for a massive return and sign the other to an extension, signaling they still want to compete short-term. Or, they could keep both and then spend on a catcher, second baseman and center fielder, sticking (Michael) Conforto and (Brandon) Nimmo on the corners and possibly moving (Yoenis) Cespedes to first base.
Trades alone, however, cannot fix the Mets. A youth movement also would require better drafting, better player development. The Mets are capable of it -- it wasn't long ago when they were lauded for churning out one young arm after another. But for starters, they need to be more aggressive and adept at procuring young talent.
The Yankees will get a good look at both deGrom and Syndergaard this weekend.
DeGrom starts Friday against Masahiro Tanaka.
Syndergaard was scheduled to start Sunday night in the series finale against Yankees ace Luis Severino, but was scratched because of swelling and discomfort in his right index finger after playing catch Friday. Seth Lugo will take his spot in the rotation.
Mike Rosenstein may be reached at mrose...@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @rosenstein73. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
mrose...@njadvancemedia.com,
NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
The Mets limp into their Subway Series on Friday against the Yankees at Citi Field with a 27-32 record, and a six-game losing streak hanging around their neck.
Much has been written about whether the team should have a fire sale and rebuild from scratch, starting with trading away aces Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard.
Others have wondered if GM Sandy Alderson will pay the price for the Mets' failure this season.
How Yankees feel about Subway Series
But The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal has a different take on the Mets, including how to fix the floundering franchise:
The current debate around the Mets -- whether they should trade one or both of their ace right-handers, Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard -- should be one part of a larger discussion. The Mets are highly unlikely to tear down completely, sources say. But if they intend to retool on the fly, they will need to engage in some serious self-evaluation, and determine whether their current efforts to develop talent are good enough.
...
DeGrom, the National League leader with a 1.49 ERA, is under control through 2020; Syndergaard, who is scheduled to face the Yankees on Sunday after spending 15 days on the disabled list with a strained ligament in his right index finger, is under control through 2021. The Mets could trade one for a massive return and sign the other to an extension, signaling they still want to compete short-term. Or, they could keep both and then spend on a catcher, second baseman and center fielder, sticking (Michael) Conforto and (Brandon) Nimmo on the corners and possibly moving (Yoenis) Cespedes to first base.
Trades alone, however, cannot fix the Mets. A youth movement also would require better drafting, better player development. The Mets are capable of it -- it wasn't long ago when they were lauded for churning out one young arm after another. But for starters, they need to be more aggressive and adept at procuring young talent.
The Yankees will get a good look at both deGrom and Syndergaard this weekend.
DeGrom starts Friday against Masahiro Tanaka.
Syndergaard was scheduled to start Sunday night in the series finale against Yankees ace Luis Severino, but was scratched because of swelling and discomfort in his right index finger after playing catch Friday. Seth Lugo will take his spot in the rotation.
Mike Rosenstein may be reached at mrose...@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @rosenstein73. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
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