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It’s time for the Mets to start selling off assets for the rebuild

By Rucker Haringey

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 30: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets reacts in the dugout against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 30, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 30: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets reacts in the dugout against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 30, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 20: Noah Syndergaard #34 of the New York Mets pitches during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on Sunday May 20, 2018 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 20: Noah Syndergaard #34 of the New York Mets pitches during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on Sunday May 20, 2018 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images) /

2. Noah Syndergaard

Obviously, Syndergaard has to get healthy before he can be moved. Assuming he does get back into the rotation soon, he’s a player the Mets should at least listen to offers on.

That doesn’t mean they should give him away for free. At just 25 years of age, he’s a pitcher the Mets can reasonably expect to build their rotation around. His career ERA of just 2.92 in his four major league seasons makes it pretty obvious he has what it takes to be an ace.

His injury issues are, however, a real thing. If the Mets can find a team who will pay a massive price for Syndergaard they should contemplate making the move. They should price him like an unquestioned ace and see if they can find a team willing to ignore his injury history. That offer might not be out there, but it’s worth considering.

To part with Syndergaard, the Mets should be looking for a young player who is ready to contribute in the majors immediately and multiple quality prospects. That’s a massive price, but Syndergaard has that kind of talent. He shouldn’t be a player the Mets are actively shopping, but they should listen to any Godfather offer that rolls in for the talented righty.

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