Aug 1, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (6) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jeff McNeil’s name seems to come up often in trades involving the New York Mets. Fortunately, for those who have shrines of the Flying Squirrel in their homes, it’s not the Mets who bring him up. Everyone else seems to want him. I don’t blame them.
Since becoming a big leaguer, McNeil has been an exceptionally rare talent.