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Why the Mets are better off with Marcus Stroman than Trevor Bauer

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Marcus Stroman #7 of the New York Mets in action against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on September 07, 2019 in New York City. The Phillies defeated the Mets 5-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Going into the offseason the New York Mets were in a clear need of starting pitching. Marcus Stroman just helped fill most of that hole by accepted his qualifying offer. They’re in great shape even if they don’t land Trevor Bauer.

The New York Mets were in desperate need of starting pitching help for 2021.