A big pitch
Should target these guys at deadline
NOAH SYNDERGAARD
The final piece the Yankees should have atop their list comes close to home. Specifically, across town in Queens.
Andy Martino of SNY reported that Noah Syndergaard “isn't a lock to stay” with the Amazin's. A statement like that generally means the player can be had at the right price.
Syndergaard isn't having an ideal season with the Mets. His 4.68 ERA in 17 starts would usually be a turn off to teams around the league. But not in this case.
The 26-year-old's 3.98 FIP indicated he hasn't pitched as poorly as his ERA shows. Also, the Mets rival the Boston Red Sox for the worst bullpen in the MLB as they have registered the most blown saves in the MLB with 21.
On top of the poor bullpen, the Amazin's are the worst fielding team in baseball, ranking dead last in defensive WAR at -42. Yes, that is a negative sign.
Excuses can be made for a pitcher performing poorly on a bad team as often as the sun comes up. If it wasn't for Syndergaard's extraordinary track record, he wouldn't even be a thought.
His career 3.23 ERA and triple-digit fastball and electric slider give him the benefit of the doubt. In any other year, if Syndergaard was available, teams would be lining up to offer whatever it takes to land him, which is exactly what the Yankees should be doing now.
After all, we know exactly what would happen if the Mets traded a pitcher of his caliber to the Bronx. A Cy Young award every single season, followed by multiple World Series rings.
The Yankees will acquire a starting pitcher at the deadline, that's a fact at this point. Adding one of these pitchers to the team with the best record in the AL along with Luis Severino, Dellin Betances and Giancarlo Stanton, would give the Yankees the deadly rotation they've wanted and needed.
It's Christmas in July again folks, and it's time to get excited.