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Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco Traded to the Mets
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We did wait too long. But there would have been more of a outrage imo if we traded him before 2020
we will disagree on his prime. He is older. Older people are more injury prone. But whatever. We were not going to give him the deal he wants(which I do not blame him at all for)
But I pity the team that tied up 30 million a year for anyone that is one play away from a serious injury
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Is his singing that good? ...awesome opera scene in NYC.
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So we agree on the idea that they waited too long, but I don't know about the level of outrage. That depends on what the return would have been so we'll never know. I only know that the general public thinks this deal sucks ass.
He's older? He just turned 27 in November. How is that not coming into his prime? Every player, regardless of age, is one play away from serious injury.
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Hard to argue with your latter point regarding injury.
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... so.. who else are the Indians going to "...wait too long..." on?.. hmm?..
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Interesting comments from Lindor at his introductory press conference with the Mets, per NY Post. He wants to be a little piece of the puzzle yet command a $300M contract.
For a long time I thought the Indians could hold on to me, so it was just they didn’t come up with the number,” Lindor said. “They didn’t have the resources maybe. I am excited I am in a good place that is ready to go win and I am looking forward to it.”
Lindor, who has won two Gold Gloves and helped Cleveland reach the World Series in 2016, said he would prefer to be viewed as somebody who can help the Mets win rather than a player who will carry the team.
“I am, ‘Let’s find a way to do this together. I know you guys have a great thing going on, I just want to be a little piece of that puzzle. I am not trying to get a rope and hold the rope, and I’ll pull you guys. We are all grabbing the rope right next to each other and we are looking forward.’ That is the best way of doing things and we all are going to lead by example, not just for us, but for everybody in the stands and everybody that is counting on us.”
nypost.com
For a long time I thought the Indians could hold on to me, so it was just they didn’t come up with the number,” Lindor said. “They didn’t have the resources maybe. I am excited I am in a good place that is ready to go win and I am looking forward to it.”
Lindor, who has won two Gold Gloves and helped Cleveland reach the World Series in 2016, said he would prefer to be viewed as somebody who can help the Mets win rather than a player who will carry the team.
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“I have never been the type of player like, ‘Follow me, I will lead you to success,’ ” Lindor said. “I have always been a person that together we all can achieve what we want. That is what I am bringing.“I am, ‘Let’s find a way to do this together. I know you guys have a great thing going on, I just want to be a little piece of that puzzle. I am not trying to get a rope and hold the rope, and I’ll pull you guys. We are all grabbing the rope right next to each other and we are looking forward.’ That is the best way of doing things and we all are going to lead by example, not just for us, but for everybody in the stands and everybody that is counting on us.”
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Excellent range but considering all the chemical castratos in professional sports it isn't as rare as you might believe..
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Bizarre thing IMO to say, I was under the impression he was a vocal and obvious leader here. Just not sure why he would shy away from taking the title? Or the small piece comment? Oh well, best of luck to him just glad he's in the NL.Interesting comments from Lindor at his introductory press conference with the Mets, per NY Post. He wants to be a little piece of the puzzle yet command a $300M contract.
For a long time I thought the Indians could hold on to me, so it was just they didn’t come up with the number,” Lindor said. “They didn’t have the resources maybe. I am excited I am in a good place that is ready to go win and I am looking forward to it.”
Lindor, who has won two Gold Gloves and helped Cleveland reach the World Series in 2016, said he would prefer to be viewed as somebody who can help the Mets win rather than a player who will carry the team.
SEE ALSO
Francisco Lindor’s contract isn’t a problem in Mets’ new reality: Sherman
“I have never been the type of player like, ‘Follow me, I will lead you to success,’ ” Lindor said. “I have always been a person that together we all can achieve what we want. That is what I am bringing.
“I am, ‘Let’s find a way to do this together. I know you guys have a great thing going on, I just want to be a little piece of that puzzle. I am not trying to get a rope and hold the rope, and I’ll pull you guys. We are all grabbing the rope right next to each other and we are looking forward.’ That is the best way of doing things and we all are going to lead by example, not just for us, but for everybody in the stands and everybody that is counting on us.”
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Interesting comments from Lindor at his introductory press conference with the Mets, per NY Post. He wants to be a little piece of the puzzle yet command a $300M contract.
For a long time I thought the Indians could hold on to me, so it was just they didn’t come up with the number,” Lindor said. “They didn’t have the resources maybe. I am excited I am in a good place that is ready to go win and I am looking forward to it.”
Lindor, who has won two Gold Gloves and helped Cleveland reach the World Series in 2016, said he would prefer to be viewed as somebody who can help the Mets win rather than a player who will carry the team.
SEE ALSO
Francisco Lindor’s contract isn’t a problem in Mets’ new reality: Sherman
“I have never been the type of player like, ‘Follow me, I will lead you to success,’ ” Lindor said. “I have always been a person that together we all can achieve what we want. That is what I am bringing.
“I am, ‘Let’s find a way to do this together. I know you guys have a great thing going on, I just want to be a little piece of that puzzle. I am not trying to get a rope and hold the rope, and I’ll pull you guys. We are all grabbing the rope right next to each other and we are looking forward.’ That is the best way of doing things and we all are going to lead by example, not just for us, but for everybody in the stands and everybody that is counting on us.”
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Francisco Lindor’s “day by day” approach to life keeps him tethered to the present, but he admits his mind has drifted this offseason to his potential free agency. But the Mets’ star shortstop, acq…
I see Lindor learned from Sabathia and Brantley on how to leave but make it seem like you didn't really want to.
It’s just a business. Players do not love cities or fans. They are mercenaries
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They do love their families and that definitely can play a role. Also they can hate a team or city enough to include them in their no trade lists. Lucroy turned down a chance to play for us and his no trade list was loaded with midwestern cities. Some players won't play in for certain teams/locations no doubt. Others (and likely the vast majority) just want to get paid and some just want the chance to play.
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Or... They can love a city but it doesn't mean they want to spend the rest of their career there. Yes, I think all things considered, if the money was equal Frankie would be here. But that's like saying all things equal, if I looked like Brad Pitt my ex-wife would still be here. But thats never happening, and things aren't equal, and Lindor knows this.
It is impossible for the $ to be equal. Ever The added endorsement $ he will make in NY is ridiculous compared to Cleveland.