We have ominous Jacob deGrom reports 5 minutes into spring training

Brad Penner | USA TODAY SportsWho could have seen this coming?

Chris Young said that he was the one who made the decision, and did it out of an abundance of caution. Said that deGrom wanted to be out there. We will, of course, be monitoring the situation as it progresses.

In fairness to Jacob deGrom: It’s currently in the mid-40s in Arizona and there is snow on the ground. And every big league team would likely do the same thing if they had just signed a pitcher to a $185 million deal. Still. Every Mets fan can tell you there is a very good chance the “abundance of caution” will soon become “a few weeks” and then possibly “the All-Star break.” That’s just how it goes with deGrom. And it’s…