Will they buy or will they sell?
That was the question surrounding the future of the Mets as the team quickly approached the trade deadline. After a press conference earlier this month in which owner Steve Cohen indicated that he wouldn’t be afraid to pull the plug on his high-payroll team if they didn’t turn things around, it appears that things are finally coming to a head as the league approaches the Aug. 1 trade deadline.
New York traded reliever David Robertson to the division rival Marlins in exchange for two prospects: infielder Marco Vargas and catcher Ronald Hernandez. The 38-year-old Robertson, who was considered to be one of the top relievers available on the market, has posted a 2.05 ERA in 40 appearances this season, converting on 14 of his 17 save opportunities and picking up seven holds. He has also struck out 48 batters and notched a 1.00 WHIP.
