MLB Rumors: Mets fuming over Stroman, Carlos Correa’s injury, Soroka watch

MLB Rumors: NY Mets unhappy with Marcus Stroman

While Chicago Cubs hurler Marcus Stroman claims that Wednesday night’s win over the New York Mets wasn’t a ‘revenge game’ against his former team, his reactions in the big moments suggest otherwise.

Stroman threw eight innings of two-run ball, leading to a 4-2 Chicago win. It was a rare high point of late for the Cubs, who are deciphering exactly whether they’ll be buyers or sellers at the deadline.

“I really don’t play into it too much, to be honest with you,” Stroman said. “Younger me may have seen it as a revenge game.”

Stroman may claim he meant nothing by his added enthusiasm, but the Mets sure noticed. One anonymous player wasn’t happy postgame, and told the New York Post about it.

“What did we do to him?” the player told the Post. “Show some respect, be a professional. It isn’t all about you.”

While said New York player was unhappy with Stroman’s antics, there’s only one solution to moments like these — next time, hit better. Stroman is having arguably the best season of his career so far, minus his rookie year in Toronto. He’s pitching at an All-Star level and could very well be dealt at the trade deadline if the Cubs struggle.

Stroman, a potential free agent after the season should he decline his option, could have another former team soon. And he’s not about hiding his emotions.