Sal Licata understands the disappointment among Mets fans after Jacob deGrom left for the Rangers, but he doesn’t want that disappointment to mask the reality of the situation: the ace didn’t want to be in New York, and that says all you need to know.
“That's the only thing that makes it easier for the Mets fan,” Sal said on SNY after the news broke on Friday night. “Obviously it’s a painful day, there’s no way to sugarcoat it. I’ve been preparing myself for this, it still hurts, but he wanted to leave. He chose the Texas Rangers who won 68 ballgames a year ago. He doesn't care about winning, he doesn't care about having his number up there beside Mike Piazza and Tom Seaver. That’s the only thing.”
Sal also isn’t worried about New York filling the void left behind by deGrom, considering who will be the one cutting checks to other free agents who may have interest in joining the Mets after a 101-win season.
“Oh, and by the way,” Sal said. “Steve Cohen is still the richest owner in the sport.”
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