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In 2022, the New York Mets have won more than 100 games for the first time since the 1988 season. Having the highest paycheck in MLB, it looked as if billionaire owner Steve Cohen’s free-spending ways were finally paying off.
After an early exit at the hands of the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series, the team decided to double down. One of the team’s biggest offseason moves was the signing of 2022 Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander. The 40-year-old signed a two-year, $86 million deal, tying him with Mets teammate Max Scherzer for the most lucrative contract ever.
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“Alex Bregman bombs off Justin Verlander. Let’s go!” – Bill
Despite their $359 million salary, the New York Mets have failed on almost every front this season. Their 34-41 record was largely attributed to a pitching collapse. With a team ERA of 4.66, the Mets are ranked 25th out of 30 teams in this category.
In his recent appearance on the SNY Show Around the Bases, MLB member John Heyman gave his take on how the team looks for the rest of the season. “I think it’s unlikely, though I’ve heard a little bit of talk about it,” Hyman said, after being pressured by fellow analyst Ryan Samson regarding whether or not the Mets would sell out at the deadline.
I think it’s unlikely, though I’ve heard a little talk about ‘Around the Bases with JonHeyman’ – New York Porch Sports
While Heyman is skeptical of the idea that the New York Mets could offload some of their expensive talent at a deadline, the theory is gaining traction. The Mets are now fourteen games behind the Atlanta Braves and are showing little sign of improvement.
As for who can be transferred, the options are many. The $86 million tandem of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer underwhelmed, posting 4.50 and 4.04 figures respectively. On top of that, first baseman Pete Alonso is on a one-year deal and will be one of the most valuable trade pieces in the league.
The New York Mets are proof that money can’t buy winnings
The Tampa Bay Rays pay less for their entire roster than Verlander and Scherzer make, and they finish first in MLB. Although there is a lot of pride within the organization, it is time to make some practical choices.
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