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Sell the team! We need owners like the Marlins who are a winning club trying to win yet another championship after 1987, something the Mets have never done. Also, trade Pete Alonso.

METS ACQUIRE TWO PLAYERS FROM MARLINS

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 28, 2023 – The New York Mets today announced that the club has acquired minor league infielder Marco Vargas and minor league catcher Ronald Hernandez from the Miami Marlins in exchange for RHP David Robertson.

 

Vargas, 18, was ranked as the No. 9 prospect in the Marlins organization, according to Fangraphs. The Mexico native has slashed .305/.436/.450 with 24 doubles, four triples, four home runs, 57 RBI and 62 runs scored in 86 career games spanning two minor league seasons with the DSL Marlins (2022) and FCL Marlins (2023). Vargas signed with Miami as a non-drafted free agent on May 25, 2022.

 

Hernandez, 19, was the No. 24 prospect in Miami’s system, per Fangraphs. In three minor league seasons, he has hit .243/.382/.370 with 14 doubles, five triples, eight home runs, 73 RBI and 71 runs scored across 115 career appearances. He signed with the Marlins as a non-drafted free agent on January 15, 2021.

 

Robertson, 38, was 4-2 with 14 saves and a 2.05 ERA (10 ER/44.0 IP) for New York this season.

Ever think, man, I hate all this blue and orange…what if the cap had a pink bill?

The Dark Knight took a break from selling insurance or whatever it is he does these days to take in his favorite baseball team.  Meanwhile, John Franco – somehow a former Mets team captain – doesn’t that sound crazy? – rooted for the Mets.

And….you can’t even see the netting!

(Thanks to Sporty for sending over but he’s still blocked!)

Pete Alonso is back baby!  Why would you trade him and get in front of this rebuild when you can either let him walk after next season, get less for him next season, or saddle yourself with a one dimensional player for a decade because you don’t want to be unpopular on twitter.

I haven’t watched the Mets since Game 2, but it’s good to see Gary Cohen still mailing in home run calls like he’s a video game.  Again, this is no different than what John Sterling does…

HAVE YOURSELF A NIGHT, PETE 💪

Pete Alonso has his second home run of the night and his 5th RBI pic.twitter.com/3fqk0iEnbB

— SNY (@SNYtv) July 26, 2023

At least on this other home run Gary put some effort into things…but let’s all ignore that tis is a 301 foot fly out in every other stadium other than Fake New Yankee Stadium, which might actually be the worst stadium in the majors once the A’s move. But at the end of year the Pete crowd will forget the details and just look at the HR column, as the Mets finish 4th with Pete’s tremendous contribution. LGM.

Seriously, this is a prime example of the 4 HRs in 5 days that he does…between 3.5 week stints of being a near automatic out.  Pay attention gang, ding ding ding,

Pete Alonso hits a line drive 3-run homer! The Mets extend their lead to 4-0 in the 3rd. #LGM

pic.twitter.com/OaohHzjMTQ

— Daily Mets (@daily_mets_) July 25, 2023

Awful Announcing reports…

Hernandez was scheduled to appear on ESPN’s KayRod Cast Sunday night, but didn’t show. He was scheduled to join WFAN Tuesday morning, but wasn’t responding to phone calls

It’s unclear why Keith didn’t make it Sunday Night, but he told the radio people “I must have my ringer turned off on my phone”

Hmmmm.