When the New York Mets got the offseason officially underway with their big blockbuster trade with the Seattle Mariners, a major concern was about what they gave up. Specifically, it was parting with the 2018 first-round pick Jarred Kelenic that upset many.
Ghosts of trades past have haunted the Mets before. Dealing Nolan Ryan before he became a star definitely doesn’t sit well with many. Like any team, there’s only one way to exorcise these demons: win it all.
For sure, even if the Mets do win a championship in the next four or five years with Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz contributing, there could be those who still wanted Kelenic to stay.