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New York Mets legend John Franco: Jacob deGrom is the ‘best pitcher in baseball’

New York Mets legend John Franco’s resume in Queens speaks for itself.

He’s a four-time All-Star, two-time NL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year winner, three-time NL saves leader and the Mets all-time saves leader. He ranks fifth all-time with 424 career saves. (What up Mo!)

Safe to say he knows a thing or two about pitching.

Franco wasn’t shy about praising current Mets superstar Jacob deGrom, who many believe will win back-to-back NL Cy Young awards in just a few weeks.

DeGrom is 11-8 with a 2.