Jacob deGrom won’t be starting in the Mets’ playoff opener on Friday night, and it remains to be seen whether he will pitch at all in this weekend’s Wild Card Series against the Padres.
But if he does, could it be his last start at Citi Field as a Met?
“I’m not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but it is possible this is Jacob deGrom’s final game as a Met,” BT said. “Today’s probably not the day to do it, but it’s possible…here’s a guy that’s been in the system since 2010, converted to pitching…and then he became arguably the greatest pitcher of our generation.
“There’s a chance he leaves. There’s also a chance if you do keep him, it’s not the most responsible retention of a player. You can make that case.”
DeGrom is the best in the business when healthy, but BT says deGrom’s availability is far too sparing to warrant the $50 million per season that some predict deGrom will get this offseason. Of course, the Mets may think otherwise, especially if deGrom dominates this postseason.
“I wouldn’t pay deGrom what he wants,” BT said. “I don’t trust him. He’s not healthy. He’s too fragile.”
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