Stars Brandon Nimmo And Francisco Lindor Participated on Saturday in Amazin ‘Day on Citi Field and spoke with the media about the two biggest storylines of the team outside the season:
Piet Alonsothe free agency and Juan Soto Register to play in Queens.
“I would like to see Pete with us again,” Nimmo told reporters. “But I also understand that I don’t make those decisions and that’s something between Pete and our front office David [Stearns] And Steve [Cohen]. As far as I understand, there have been many conversations between them. I still have good hope that we contract him.
“Even if so, we are very happy with what we have done this season. I think we have turned our team into a better team. It is clear that I love Pete. I have been working with him for a long time , so I would love to see him again.
Lindor was asked if he is “surprised” that Alonso is not back at the team. He said he believes that the first Honkman is and that he must take the time to make a big decision like this.
‘Surprised? I cannot be surprised by someone’s decision. I mean, it’s his decision, “said Lindor. “Pete has to maximize everything. Pete has to make the best decision for him and his family. It is a difficult question, because it is something that:” Am I surprised by someone’s thoughts? “
“Pete has been here since I have been here, he has been here earlier than me. So yes, it would be different if he went somewhere else. Yes, it will certainly be different. I think he should take the time I think he has time for this. ” He must make the best decision for himself and not feel that he is hastily taking a decision, and I am sure he will do that. He will get input from his wife and his family and then make the best decision for himself he should, he deserves it. “
Lindor also said that he had sent Alonso a message with the announcement: “I think of you, I hope you’re doing well.”
While Alonso still has to sign at a club, Sny MLB Insider Andy Martino reported after the Mets had signed Jesse Winker That they expect Alonso to draw elsewhere. Martino reported on January 23 that the conversations between Alonso and the Toronto Blue Jays “make progress”, although they “are not ready yet and there is no guarantee that it will come to that.”
When signing Soto
Lindor and Nimmo were later asked about their reactions to seeing the news that Soto signed at the Mets, and both expressed their excitement that he would join the team.
“I was happy and then I thought: damn it, it’s great,” said Lindor. “I was happy for him and his family, and for the organization. I can’t want to be a teammate of him for the next seven years and I can’t wait to see him from my house.”
“Very excited, very excited to be with Soto,” said Nimmo. “It is clear that I have played against him for a long time. Incredible hitter, incredible athlete. So happy that we have won that bidding war and brought him to orange and blue. I am excited. He will be present in the middle of our Setup and it will be very exciting to see what he can do. “
Winker also spoke about Soto’s contracting through the Mets and looks forward to being in the front row to see him play and learn from the superstar.
“Everything he did in his career speaks for himself,” said Winker. “Great player, electric player. I look forward to seeing how he works daily. As you said, he is left -handed and he is one of the best baseball people in baseball. I can see that from a very good place be cool.
“It is clear that you combine it with Lindor, who has also had an MVP-like season. It will be very nice to see them both. I have learned so much from Francisco, so I am grateful that I am sure here.”
